Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Dakar is five hours ahead of Washington DC and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your IAD to DSS flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
United is your gateway to exploring Dakar (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Senegal!). Browse the direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport offered by this airline.
United tops the list for bookings on this route.
United is the most punctual carrier that offers IAD to DSS flights, with 76.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between IAD and DSS:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Mohammed V Airport
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights that take off from Washington Dulles Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Washington Dulles Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to IAD:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
If you're arriving on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near DSS:
Pick up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car and discover Dakar and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Avis and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Dakar. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Dakar in March.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you want to visit Dakar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 31ºC.
March has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IAD to DSS sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.