Travelling from Melbourne to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): What you need to know
Dakar is 11 hours behind Melbourne. Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport is located in Dakar, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to DSS won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Popular months like December or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're eager to visit another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to DSS.
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
68% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to DSS flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
About Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near DSS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar to explore Dakar and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport flight.
Getting from Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Central Dakar is around 48 kilometres from Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport and takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
₹ 81,907 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 195,250. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to DSS, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. June is the quietest month to visit Dakar. December is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Melbourne to DSS plane ticket departing in October if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dakar to range from 26ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport in March if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC and 29ºC.
More about Dakar
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dakar:
Gorée and Maison des Esclaves, House of Slaves are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Dakar to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Palais du Gouverneur de Gorée.
