Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Dublin and Dakar are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DUB to DSS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dublin Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between DUB and DSS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
At the moment, ر.ق. 566 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 1,322. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from DUB to DSS, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Dublin Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
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Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
Of all flights leaving Dublin Airport, 72.87% land on time at their destination.
Central Dublin to Dublin Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dublin Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near DUB:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Arriving on a late Dublin Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight? Grab your bags and go directly to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two good options close to DSS are Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna.
Grab 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.
Booking your vehicle from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 Dublin Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Dakar in February.
Lock in your flight from Dublin Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you want to go to Dakar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DUB to DSS in March if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Senegal
You've done Dakar, now it's time to explore other parts 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'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Senegal, consider Ziguinchor, roughly 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar. Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA are the start of reasons to visit.
