Flying from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport.
Sal's timezone is UTC-1, making Sal one hour behind Dakar.
Flights from DSS to SID start at 10:35 — the earliest with Air Senegal. The latest departure is at 19:25 with Air Senegal. In total, there are three weekly Blaise Diagne International Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DSS to SID flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Sal (and then discovering more of Cape Verde!) is a breeze with Air Senegal. This popular airline has direct flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport.
Air Senegal is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a dependable 86.67% of services landing on schedule, Luxair is the most punctual carrier for DSS to SID flights.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport. Praia Airport is a popular stopover on the DSS to SID route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
R 4,654 is currently the best price for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 7,752. These fares may change based on demand.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DSS to SID.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
76% of flights taking off from Blaise Diagne International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Blaise Diagne International Airport from central Dakar, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DSS? If you're catching an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
If you're getting in on a late Blaise Diagne International Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SID:
Go beyond Sal and explore places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can pick up a Amilcar Cabral International Airport rental car from mm rent a car.
Book your vehicle from Amilcar Cabral International Airport a few weeks ahead to secure the best deal. If you're travelling during a busy period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
When to fly to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
The quietest month for a flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Sal based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Explore more of Cape Verde
You've visited Sal, now it's time to discover more of Cape Verde. Journey about 129 kilometres south-east to Praia to check off its top sights. From Prainha Beach to Praia de Gamboa Beach and Casa da Arte, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Mindelo is another favourite destination in Cape Verde and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Sal. No trip is complete without seeing Piscinas Naturais da Fajã Grande, Praia da Laginha and Ponta Joao Ribeiro.