Flying from Nsimalen Airport (NSI) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Yaounde.
Leave enough time to catch your NSI to DSS flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nsimalen Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NSI and DSS:
Mohamed V International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nsimalen Airport (NSI) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Right now, R 9,535 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nsimalen Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 15,481. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from NSI to DSS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Nsimalen Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from NSI to DSS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Nsimalen Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Handy information about Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
Nsimalen Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Yaounde. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near NSI. Whether you've booked an early flight from Nsimalen Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Touching down on a late Nsimalen Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight? Collect your luggage and go straight to a nearby hotel. Two good options close to DSS are Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna.
Travel at your own speed with a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and chase adventure across Dakar and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest 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)
June is the most popular month for flights from Nsimalen Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Dakar in February.
When reserving your flight from Nsimalen Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Dakar, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NSI to DSS in March. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Senegal
You've visited Dakar, now it's time to discover more of Senegal. Travel around 56 kilometres east to Thiès Nones to tick off its leading sights. From Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers to Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land, your itinerary will be busy.
Ziguinchor is another standout destination in Senegal and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar. No trip is complete without seeing Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA.