Flying from Abuja Airport (ABV) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Dakar is one hour behind Abuja and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ABV to DSS flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as December? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abuja Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ABV and DSS:
Jeddah Airport
Mohammed V Airport
Accra Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abuja Airport (ABV) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Right now, R 9,095 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Abuja Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 16,546. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from ABV to DSS, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Abuja Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from ABV to DSS.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Abuja Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Handy information about Abuja Airport (ABV)
Of the flights that depart from Abuja Airport, 70% land on time at their destination.
Central Abuja to Abuja Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ABV? If you're boarding an early flight from Abuja Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
If you have a late Abuja Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near DSS:
Pick up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car and discover Dakar and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Avis and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Abuja Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Dakar in March.
Before locking in your flight from Abuja Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Dakar, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ABV to DSS in March. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
