Travelling from Nairobi to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): What you need to know
Nairobi is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Nairobi to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) leaving from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL).
Blaise Diagne International Airport is located in Dakar. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is three hours behind Nairobi.
Your flight from Nairobi to DSS won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Nairobi to DSS that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between NBO and DSS include:
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Travelling from central Nairobi to NBO takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Nairobi to Blaise Diagne International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
67.1% of flights that leave from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport reach their destination on time.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
With public transport, you can travel from central Nairobi to WIL in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Nairobi to DSS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Wilson Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've arrived on a late flight from Nairobi to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are comfortable choices near DSS.
Hit the road running by picking up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dakar and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Nairobi to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
At the moment, ₹ 31,826 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Blaise Diagne International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 70,498. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Nairobi to DSS, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Nairobi to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). Plan your visit to Dakar in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Nairobi to DSS flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
March has temperatures of between 18ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Blaise Diagne International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dakar
Start your Dakar trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Nairobi to Blaise Diagne International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Dakar when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Gorée followed by Maison des Esclaves, House of Slaves and Palais du Gouverneur de Gorée.
Explore more of Senegal
Dakar has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Senegal you should also see. About 257 kilometres south of Dakar, a visit to Ziguinchor will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Grande Mosquée de Ziguinchor, Escale and Camping Casamance.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Senegal, head for Tiébo, about 88 kilometres east of Dakar. Mosquée de Diourbel, Mosquée MBAY-NIANG and Keur Goumack Diourbel are among its highlights.
