Travelling from Rome to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): What you need to know
Rome has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Rome to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) heading out from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
The average time for a direct Rome to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is 5 hours 55 minutes.
Dakar is one hour behind Rome. Blaise Diagne International Airport is located in Dakar, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
The busiest route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). You can pick from 5 direct services every week. Neos operates a 12:25am departure between FCO and DSS.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rome to DSS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
During high season, allow for extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can hop on a direct flight from Rome to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
When departing from FCO, you can take a direct flight from Rome to Blaise Diagne International Airport with ITA Airways.
Most travellers prefer to fly with ITA Airways from FCO to DSS.
ITA Airways is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Rome to DSS with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between FCO and DSS include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
Travelling from central Rome to FCO takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rome to Blaise Diagne International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to DSS flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.18%.
About Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Stay moments from the tarmac after your flight from Rome to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Studio Meublé is a comfortable option close to DSS. Or check in and recharge your batteries at KËR Mouna before travelling to your final destination.
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and explore beyond Dakar's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Rome to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Blaise Diagne International Airport is ر.ق. 566. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,325. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rome to DSS. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Rome to Blaise Diagne International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Rome to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). June is the peak month for travel to Dakar. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Book your Rome to DSS flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
March sees temperatures of between 18ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Blaise Diagne International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Dakar
After booking your flight from Rome to Blaise Diagne International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dakar:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Gorée, Maison des Esclaves, House of Slaves and Palais du Gouverneur de Gorée are must-do's during your Dakar adventure.
Explore more of Senegal
Dakar is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Senegal you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres south of Dakar, a visit to Ziguinchor will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Grande Mosquée de Ziguinchor, Escale and Camping Casamance.
If you want to check out another great destination in Senegal, head for Tiébo, roughly 88 kilometres east of Dakar. Mosquée de Diourbel, Mosquée MBAY-NIANG and Keur Goumack Diourbel are key highlights.
