Traveling from Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Osvaldo Vieira Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Bissau and Dakar share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from OXB to DSS start from 06:20 — the earliest with ASKY. The latest departure is at 06:20 with ASKY. In total, you can take your pick of four weekly Osvaldo Vieira Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your OXB to DSS flight.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Dakar (and then discovering more of Senegal!) is a breeze with ASKY. This popular airline offers direct flights from Osvaldo Vieira Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is ASKY.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Osvaldo Vieira Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between OXB and DSS include:
Cap Skirring Airport
Nelson Mandela International Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
At the moment, $241 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Osvaldo Vieira Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $440. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book eight months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from OXB to DSS.
The cheapest month for flights from Osvaldo Vieira Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from OXB to DSS is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with 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 Osvaldo Vieira Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Handy information about Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Osvaldo Vieira Airport, data shows 63.77% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Osvaldo Vieira Airport from central Bissau, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching an early flight from Osvaldo Vieira Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near OXB:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Getting in late on an Osvaldo Vieira Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight? Collect your luggage and go straight to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two options close to DSS are Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna.
Go where the road takes you with a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and discover more of Dakar and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
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 get to the center driving.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Osvaldo Vieira Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Dakar. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Osvaldo Vieira Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Dakar, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OXB to DSS in March. Temperatures average between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Senegal
Thiès Nones is just one of the many places in Senegal waiting to be explored after you've experienced Dakar. Around 56 kilometers away to the east, its top attractions include Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers, Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land.
Around 274 kilometers south-east of Dakar, Ziguinchor is another essential stop in Senegal. Experience major highlights starting with Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA.