Flying from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
Zanzibar's timezone is UTC+3, making Zanzibar three hours ahead of Dakar.
Your DSS to ZNZ flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DSS and ZNZ include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
$1,179 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,838. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from DSS to ZNZ, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
66.96% of flights that take off from Blaise Diagne International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Dakar to Blaise Diagne International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
If you're catching an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) at Studio Meublé. KËR Mouna is another handy accommodation option near DSS.
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
If you're landing on a late Blaise Diagne International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near ZNZ:
Follow your own route with a Zanzibar International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and discover more of Zanzibar and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Zanzibar International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar International Airport to central Zanzibar has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Zanzibar based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Zanzibar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DSS to ZNZ in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
You've done Zanzibar, now it's time to discover more of Tanzania. Journey about 418 kilometres north-west to Arusha to tick off its must-visit sights. From Lake Duluti to Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Morogoro is another sought-after destination in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No journey is complete without experiencing Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.