Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Dakar's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Dakar two hours behind Athens.
Leave enough time to catch your ATH to DSS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ATH and DSS:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Currently, ر.ق. 770 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 1,693. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ATH to DSS if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ATH to DSS.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to ATH:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Getting in late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight? Collect your bags and go straight to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two great options close to DSS are Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna.
Hit the road running 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 lowest price by booking your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Dakar in February.
Before locking in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Dakar, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
March sees average temperatures of between 18ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ATH to DSS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Senegal
You've seen Dakar, now it's time to explore more of Senegal. Travel 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, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar, Ziguinchor is another favourite stop in Senegal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA.
