Flying from Houston to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Houston to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are Houston's main airports.
Dakar is five hours ahead of Houston. Blaise Diagne International Airport is located in Dakar, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Your flight from Houston to DSS won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Houston to DSS even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find cities that could split up the flight. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is an option when departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
IAH is about 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
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When it comes to George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, 78.42% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can reach HOU from the centre of Houston in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
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Most flights that depart William P. Hobby Airport reach their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Touching down on a late flight from Houston to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Grab your bags and head straight to the comfort of a hotel near DSS. Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna will have you hitting the pillow sooner.
Pick up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car and discover Dakar and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Avis and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Houston to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
R 11,182 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Return flights start from R 20,480. These prices can change depending on demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Houston to DSS. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Houston to Blaise Diagne International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Houston to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). June is when most people travel to Dakar. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
When booking your Houston to DSS plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Dakar, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Houston to Blaise Diagne International Airport in March when temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Dakar
Start your Dakar trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Blaise Diagne International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Dakar when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Gorée followed by Maison des Esclaves, House of Slaves and Palais du Gouverneur de Gorée.
Explore more of Senegal
You've seen Dakar, now it's time to explore other corners of Senegal. Journey about 257 kilometres south to Ziguinchor to tick off its top sights. From Grande Mosquée de Ziguinchor to Escale and Camping Casamance, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Tiébo is another must-experience destination in Senegal and is around 88 kilometres east of Dakar. No trip is complete without experiencing Mosquée de Diourbel, Mosquée MBAY-NIANG and Keur Goumack Diourbel.
