Travelling from Conakry Airport (CKY) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Conakry Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Conakry and Dakar are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from CKY to DSS start at 11:00 — the first with Groupe Transair. The last departure is at 21:30 with Air Senegal. Overall, there are 18 weekly Conakry Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CKY 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.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There are plenty of direct flights from Conakry Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport to pick from. When organising your Dakar trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable part of Senegal:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Senegal on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates CKY to DSS flights is Brussels Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 66.67% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Conakry Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CKY and DSS include:
Abidjan Airport
Ouagadougou Airport
Banjul Airport
Handy information about Conakry Airport (CKY)
66% of flights that take off from Conakry Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Conakry Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Conakry. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near CKY. Whether you're taking an early flight from Conakry Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
If you're arriving on a late Conakry Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near DSS:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar to explore Dakar and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Dakar. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Conakry Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Dakar in March.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Conakry Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CKY to DSS in March. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.