Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of New York.
Leave plenty of time to make your EWR 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 queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Newark Liberty International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between EWR and DSS include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Brussels Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Currently, R 5,732 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 13,405. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from EWR to DSS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
When it comes to Newark Liberty International Airport's on-time performance, 73.3% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Newark Liberty International Airport from central New York, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near EWR. Whether you've booked an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've touched down on a late Newark Liberty International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are comfortable choices near DSS.
Grab a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car and discover Dakar and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Avis and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport to the centre of Dakar has a drive time of about 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The quietest month for a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Dakar based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you want to go to Dakar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EWR to DSS in March if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Senegal
Dakar is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Senegal waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometres east of Dakar, a trip to Thiès Nones will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers, Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land.
Ziguinchor is another essential stop in Senegal and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar. No trip is complete without visiting Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA.