Cheap flights from Dakar (DSS)

Senegal's main hub, 50 km east of Dakar in Diass

Blaise Diagne International is Senegal's primary airport, opened in December 2017 in Diass, about 50 km east of central Dakar. It replaced the older DKR for all scheduled passenger service and serves as the hub for Air Senegal. Long-haul links run to Paris, Brussels, Istanbul and Casablanca, plus regional West African routes via Royal Air Maroc, Air France, Brussels Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

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Airlines flying from Dakar (DSS)

Major carriers: Air Senegal, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines. Low-cost carriers: Transavia France.

Popular destinations from Dakar (DSS)

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Dakar DSS?
Blaise Diagne hosts Air Senegal as its home carrier, plus Air France, Brussels Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Iberia and Transavia France. Regional West African operators also serve Abidjan, Bamako and Conakry. Flightmussy compares all of them, including Transavia fares Google Flights de-prioritises, free with no signup.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Dakar?
Outbound fares from Dakar are typically lowest in May, June and September, between European holiday peaks and outside the December-January diaspora rush. Ramadan and the late-summer return period push prices up. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows the actual cheapest week to fly out of DSS for your specific destination, no signup required.
How far is DSS from central Dakar?
Blaise Diagne sits about 50 km east of downtown Dakar, near Diass. The toll motorway puts the city centre at roughly 50-70 minutes by taxi or shuttle, longer in rush hour. Compared to the old DKR airport in Yoff, the trip is significantly longer. Plan transfer time accordingly when booking connecting trips.
Can I pay for Dakar flights in crypto?
Yes. Through Flightmussy's Travala integration you can pay for DSS flights in Bitcoin, Ethereum and other major cryptocurrencies, alongside standard cards. The flight search itself is free and needs no signup. The 12-month heatmap helps lock in the cheapest week before you check out, in fiat or crypto.

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