Travelling from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 6 hours.
Dakar is one hour behind Milan and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Each week, there are 12 Milano Malpensa Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, pick the 01:35 Neos flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 23:05 with Neos.
Leave enough time to catch your MXP to DSS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Air Senegal has direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Dakar — and maybe even more of Senegal if time allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Air Senegal.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MXP and DSS:
Mohamed V International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is 123 €. A return fare is currently 333 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from MXP to DSS by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
When it comes to Milano Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Milano Malpensa Airport from central Milan, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MXP? If you're boarding an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Stay moments from your arrivals gate if you're landing on a late Milano Malpensa Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Studio Meublé is a comfortable option near DSS. Or check in and get some rest at KËR Mouna before continuing to your final destination.
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar to explore Dakar and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport to central Dakar has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Dakar in February.
Book your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you'd like to explore Dakar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
March has average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MXP to DSS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Senegal
You've seen Dakar, now it's time to discover other parts of Senegal. Journey around 56 kilometres east to Thiès Nones to check off its leading sights. From Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers to Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Senegal, consider Ziguinchor, roughly 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar. Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA are highlights.