Flying from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Dakar's timezone is UTC+0, making Dakar one hour behind Cotonou.
Flights from COO to DSS start at 14:05 — the first with Air Senegal. The last service of the day is at 14:05 with Air Senegal. Overall, you can take your pick of three weekly Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your COO to DSS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Air Senegal is your gateway to discovering Dakar (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Senegal!). Check out the direct flights from Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Senegal.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between COO and DSS include:
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport
Kotoka International Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is ₹ 38,356. A round-trip fare is currently ₹ 68,988. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from COO to DSS by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Finding cheap flights from COO to DSS is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Handy information about Cotonou Airport (COO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cotonou Airport, data shows 76.36% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Cotonou to Cotonou Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to COO? If you're boarding an early flight from Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Stay within a short transfer of arrivals if you're touching down on a late Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Studio Meublé is a comfortable option close to DSS. Or check in and enjoy some rest at KËR Mouna before heading to your final destination.
Travel at your own pace with a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and discover more of Dakar and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from the centre of Dakar. The drive time takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Dakar. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Cotonou Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you'd like to go to Dakar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
March has average temperatures of between 18ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from COO to DSS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Senegal
Thiès Nones is just one of the many cities in Senegal waiting to be discovered once you've seen Dakar. Around 56 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers, Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land.
Ziguinchor is another standout destination in Senegal and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar. No journey is complete without experiencing Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA.
