Travelling from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO): what you need to know
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Dakar.
Give yourself enough time to make your DSS to NBO flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DSS and NBO:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Accra Airport
Abidjan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
R 8,284 is the best price for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 9,768. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DSS to NBO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
76% of flights departing from Blaise Diagne International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Blaise Diagne International Airport from central Dakar, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near DSS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Nairobi and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
From Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Nairobi. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Nairobi is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DSS to NBO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kenya
Mombasa is just one of the many cities in Kenya waiting to be discovered after you've seen Nairobi. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Kenya, head for Nakuru, about 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View are among the biggest draws.
