Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Dakar is five hours ahead of Durham and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your RDU to DSS flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is a top stopover on the RDU to DSS route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is 430 €. A round-trip fare is currently 1.125 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from RDU to DSS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
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Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights that take off from Raleigh / Durham Airport land at their destination on time.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Book a hotel near DSS if you're taking a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car and explore Dakar and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Avis and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Dakar. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Dakar. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you want to visit Dakar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RDU to DSS in March if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
