Travelling from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Nouakchott International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Nouakchott and Dakar are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Take your pick of 13 weekly Nouakchott International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flights. The 01:45 departure with Air Senegal is the earliest flight available. Air Senegal operates the latest service of the day at 21:00.
To ensure you get on your NKC to DSS flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air Senegal is your gateway to discovering Dakar (and maybe even some other great corners of Senegal!). Check out the direct flights from Nouakchott International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Senegal on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nouakchott International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. These are the top stopovers between NKC and DSS:
Banjul International Airport
Conakry Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Right now, R 3,729 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Nouakchott International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 7,774. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NKC to DSS.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nouakchott International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from NKC to DSS is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Nouakchott International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
Of the flights that depart from Nouakchott International Airport, 58.12% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Nouakchott to Nouakchott International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Getting in late on a Nouakchott International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight? Collect your bags and head directly to a nearby hotel. Two great options close to DSS are Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna.
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.
Booking your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
From Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Nouakchott International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Dakar in February.
Before locking in your flight from Nouakchott International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Dakar, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NKC to DSS in March. Temperatures average between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Senegal
Dakar has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Senegal just waiting to be explored. Around 56 kilometres east of Dakar, a trip to Thiès Nones will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers, Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Senegal, consider Ziguinchor, about 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar. Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA are the start of reasons to visit.
