Travelling from Ottawa to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): What you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Ottawa to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
Dakar is four hours ahead of Ottawa. Blaise Diagne International Airport is located in Dakar, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Your flight from Ottawa to DSS won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YND takes about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Ottawa to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Stay somewhere near Ottawa Gatineau Airport, such as Meilleure Auberge. Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport will also have you moments from your departure gate.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Ottawa to DSS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 58.21%.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
About Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've landed on a late flight from Ottawa to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are great choices near DSS.
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar to explore Dakar and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Ottawa to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
R 9,740 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Blaise Diagne International Airport. A return flight starts at R 24,758. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Ottawa to DSS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Ottawa to Blaise Diagne International Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
June is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). Visit Dakar in February for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Ottawa to DSS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. October is the warmest month in Dakar, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
March sees temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Blaise Diagne International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Dakar
Start your Dakar trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Blaise Diagne International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your Dakar trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include Gorée, Maison des Esclaves, House of Slaves and Palais du Gouverneur de Gorée.
Explore more of Senegal
You've done Dakar, now it's time to explore other corners of Senegal. Travel around 257 kilometres south to Ziguinchor to check off its leading sights. From Grande Mosquée de Ziguinchor to Escale and Camping Casamance, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Tiébo is another favourite destination in Senegal and is around 88 kilometres east of Dakar. No journey is complete without dropping by Mosquée de Diourbel, Mosquée MBAY-NIANG and Keur Goumack Diourbel.
