Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 10 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is four hours behind Dubai.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DXB to DSS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Emirates has direct flights from Dubai Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Dakar — and maybe even more of Senegal if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Emirates.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DXB and DSS include:
Mohamed V International Airport
Conakry Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
At the moment, R 6,184 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 13,470. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from DXB to DSS, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from DXB to DSS couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, 74.31% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near DXB? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Getting in late on a Dubai Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight? Collect your luggage and go straight to a nearby hotel. Two options close to DSS are Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna.
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dakar and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from central Dakar. Driving there takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Dakar in February.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Dubai Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to DSS in March. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Senegal
Thiès Nones is just one of the many cities in Senegal waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Dakar. Around 56 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers, Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land.
Ziguinchor is another must-experience destination in Senegal and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar. No trip is complete without visiting Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA.