Travelling from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), there's a good range of airports you can start your trip from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are among Paris's main terminals.
Expect to be in the air for 6 hours. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Blaise Diagne International Airport is located in Dakar. The city operates in the UTC+0 timezone and is 1 hour behind Paris.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is the most popular route. There are 40 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Air France at 22:50. Choose the first CDG to DSS departure operated by Air Senegal at 10:10 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from Paris to DSS, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Get to your destination in one go from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Nonstop flights from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) are available from here.
When jetting out of CDG, you can catch a direct flight from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport with Air Senegal.
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from Paris to DSS that includes a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CDG and DSS include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The distance from central Paris to CDG is around 27 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the quickest route, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
Need a handy hotel near Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) offers nonstop flights from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
From ORY, direct flights from Paris to DSS are available with Air France.
Break up your flight from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and DSS are:
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 57 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 34 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Paris to DSS? Kick back in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Arriving on a late flight from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Grab your luggage and go straight to the comfort of a hotel. Two great choices near DSS are Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from the centre of Dakar. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
148 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Return flights start from 330 €. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
To secure cheap tickets from Paris to DSS, book your journey 8 months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll be the first to know when the fares drop. Good timing makes all the difference when searching for cheap tickets from Paris to DSS.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
The best time to fly from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Dakar in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Paris to DSS in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
March has average temperatures of between 18ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap flights from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dakar
After booking your flight from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dakar:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Maison des Esclaves, House of Slaves, African Renaissance Monument and Lompoul Desert are major attractions which should feature on every Dakar itinerary.
Complete your Dakar trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Dakar. Check out the exclusive deals and easily compare options on price, fuel policies, and more.