Travelling from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is three hours behind Nairobi.
Leave plenty of time to catch your NBO to DSS flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. 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.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NBO and DSS:
Kotoka International Airport
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
At the moment, R 6,048 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,251. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from NBO to DSS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from NBO to DSS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Of the flights that depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 67.1% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to NBO:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's hard to beat the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've just come in on a late Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are comfortable options near DSS.
Pick up 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 around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from central Dakar. The drive time takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Dakar in February.
Book your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you want to go to Dakar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NBO to DSS in March. Temperatures average between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Senegal
Dakar has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Senegal just waiting to be explored. Around 56 kilometres east of Dakar, a visit to Thiès Nones will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers, Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land.
Ziguinchor is another standout destination in Senegal and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar. No trip is complete without dropping by Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA.