Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Barcelona.
Every week, there are three Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, pick the 09:45 Air Senegal flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 10:40 with Air Senegal.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to DSS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air Senegal is your gateway to discovering Dakar (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Senegal!). Browse the direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport offered by this carrier.
Air Senegal is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BCN and DSS:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Banjul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is ر.ق. 456. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ر.ق. 1,233. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from BCN to DSS by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BCN to DSS.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights departing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport land at their destination on time.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Stay moments from the tarmac if you're touching down on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Studio Meublé is a good option near DSS. Or check in and relax at KËR Mouna before travelling to your final destination.
Pick up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car and explore Dakar and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Avis and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport to central Dakar has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Dakar in February.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you'd like to go to Dakar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
March has average temperatures of between 18ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BCN to DSS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Senegal
You've visited Dakar, now it's time to explore more of Senegal. Journey about 56 kilometres east to Thiès Nones to check off its popular sights. From Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers to Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Ziguinchor is another must-experience destination in Senegal and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar. No trip is complete without experiencing Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA.
