Flying from Paris to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): What you need to know
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is Paris's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Paris to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) jetting off from here.
Around 5 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Paris to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport flight.
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Paris. Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport is located in Dakar.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is the busiest route. Air Senegal operates the earliest flight at 9:15am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from CDG to DSS is with Air France at 10:05pm.
Your flight from Paris to DSS won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Get to your destination in one go from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Direct flights from Paris to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) operate from here.
When departing from CDG, you can catch a direct flight from Paris to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport with Air France.
Air France is the airline most travellers choose for flights from CDG to DSS.
Air France is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Paris to DSS with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between CDG and DSS include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Bamako Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO)
CDG is about 26 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Paris to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport. Check out these connections between Paris Orly Airport and DSS:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
ORY is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to DSS flight:
Paris Orly Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Paris to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) with a stop or two out of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). These are some of the most common stopovers between BVA and DSS:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
From central Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 15 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Paris to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
Flights departing from BVA reach their destination on schedule 71% of the time.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DSS instead:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Paris to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport flight.
Getting from Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Central Dakar is around 48 kilometres from Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport and takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
At the moment, 136 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 329 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Paris to DSS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Paris to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Dakar. January is when most people book flights from Paris to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Paris to DSS plane ticket departing in October if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dakar to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
March has temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Dakar
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Dakar right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Paris to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Gorée, Maison des Esclaves, House of Slaves and Palais du Gouverneur de Gorée are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Dakar itinerary.