Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Zurich.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your ZRH to DSS flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is 134 €. A return plane ticket is currently 352 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ZRH to DSS, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Zurich Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights that depart Zurich Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Zurich Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near ZRH:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Arriving late on a Zurich Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight? Grab your luggage and go directly to a nearby hotel. Two options close to DSS are Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna.
Go where the road takes you with a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and find adventure across Dakar and beyond.
Booking your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
From Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Dakar in February.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you'd like to explore Dakar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
March has average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to DSS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Senegal
You've visited Dakar, now it's time to discover more of Senegal. Journey around 56 kilometres east to Thiès Nones to tick off its must-visit sights. From Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers to Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar, Ziguinchor is another essential stop in Senegal. No visit is complete without checking out Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA.