Flying from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Cotonou.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your COO to DSS flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between COO and DSS:
Mohammed V Airport
Accra Airport
Abidjan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
At the moment, $697 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,228. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from COO to DSS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from COO to DSS is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cotonou Airport (COO)
Of all flights leaving Cotonou Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Cotonou Airport from central Cotonou, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to COO:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DSS if you have a late Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and chase adventure across Dakar and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Dakar. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Dakar. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Dakar, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 31ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from COO to DSS in March. Temperatures average between 19ºC and 27ºC then.