Flying from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
Dakar is one hour ahead of Sal and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SID to DSS flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Air Senegal is your gateway to exploring Dakar (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Senegal!). Check out the direct flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Senegal on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SID and DSS:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Luxembourg Airport
Praia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Currently, $339 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $902. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from SID to DSS by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from SID to DSS couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
Of the departures from Amilcar Cabral International Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Amilcar Cabral International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sal. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SID. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
If you're landing on a late Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near DSS:
Travel at your own speed with a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and see more of Dakar and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Dakar. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
March has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SID to DSS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
