Travelling from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Dakar and Dublin are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DSS to DUB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Dublin Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DSS and DUB:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Dublin Airport flight is ر.ق. 792. A round-trip fare is currently ر.ق. 1,624. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DSS to DUB if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Dublin Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from DSS to DUB.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Dublin Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
When it comes to Blaise Diagne International Airport's on-time performance, 66.96% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Blaise Diagne International Airport is around 64 kilometres from central Dakar. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Dublin Airport? Stay at a hotel close to DSS, like Studio Meublé. KËR Mouna will also have you moments from the check-in counter.
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Blaise Diagne International Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DUB instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Dublin Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and explore beyond Dublin's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Dublin Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
From Dublin Airport, Dublin is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Dublin Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Dublin. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Dublin Airport for July if you want to go to Dublin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 20ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DSS to DUB in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ireland you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres south-west of Dublin, a trip to Cork will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.
Around 10 kilometres south-west of Dublin, Tallaght is another favourite stop in Ireland. No visit is complete without checking out Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.
