Flying from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Dakar's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Dakar one hour behind Paris.
Leave plenty of time to make your ORY to DSS flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Paris Orly Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between ORY and DSS:
Madrid Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Tunis Carthage Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Currently, R 2,571 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Paris Orly Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,148. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ORY to DSS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Paris Orly Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY's address is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Orly Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from ORY touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
Central Paris to Paris Orly Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Paris Orly Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near ORY:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
If you're landing on a late Paris Orly Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near DSS:
Grab a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car and discover Dakar and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Avis and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
From Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Paris Orly Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Dakar in March.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Paris Orly Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORY to DSS in March. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.