Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 4 hours 35 minutes.
Dakar's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Dakar one hour behind Madrid.
Every week, there are 16 Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, opt for the 08:40 Iberia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 18:00 with Iberia.
Give yourself enough time to make your MAD to DSS flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Iberia is your gateway to discovering Dakar (and maybe even some other great corners of Senegal!). Browse the direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travelers choose to travel with Iberia on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for MAD to DSS flights is Iberia.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MAD and DSS include:
Mohamed V International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Right now, $113 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $330. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from MAD to DSS by booking nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights taking off from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near MAD:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Arriving on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight? Collect your bags and head straight to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two great options close to DSS are Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna.
Follow your own route 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 ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
From Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar is approximately 64 kilometers away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Dakar. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
March has average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to DSS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Senegal
Dakar has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Senegal just waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometers east of Dakar, a trip to Thiès Nones will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers, Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land.
Ziguinchor is another sought-after destination in Senegal and is around 274 kilometers south-east of Dakar. No journey is complete without dropping by Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA.
