Travelling from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Dakar's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Dakar five hours ahead of Atlanta.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ATL to DSS flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ATL and DSS include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Barcelona Airport
Handy information about Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
ATL's address is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
77% of flights that take off from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Atlanta to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to ATL? If you're boarding an early flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DSS instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and explore beyond Dakar's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Dakar in March.
Lock in your flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you'd like to go to Dakar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ATL to DSS in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
