Travelling from New York to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in New York. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from New York to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) departing from here.
The average duration of a direct New York to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is 7 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of New York. Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport is located in Dakar.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is the most popular route, with 3 direct services each week. Travel from JFK to DSS on Delta Air Lines's 6:40pm flight.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to DSS.
July is a busy month for travelling. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can book a direct flight from New York to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
You can travel on a direct flight from New York to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport with Delta Air Lines. This top airline offers services from JFK.
Delta sees the most traveller bookings for flights from JFK to DSS.
Delta is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 77.14% of its services landing on time.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from New York to DSS departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
JFK is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
73% of flights that depart New York John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and DSS:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your New York to DSS flight? Check in to a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Make catching an early New York to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your departure gate without rushing:
The on-time performance rate of LGA is 69%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive as planned.
The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
If you have a late flight from New York to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near DSS:
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your New York to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport flight.
Getting from Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
From Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport, central Dakar is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 50 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
303 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport. Return flights start at 695 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book three months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to DSS.
August is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a New York to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from New York to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
December is the quietest month for flights from New York to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), while January is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Dakar based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your New York to DSS plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
March sees temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dakar
After booking your flight from New York to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dakar:
Gorée and Maison des Esclaves, House of Slaves are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Dakar must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Palais du Gouverneur de Gorée.