Flying from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), there's a good selection of airports you can depart from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's main terminals.
Jump on a direct Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight and you'll be traveling for around 5 hours 25 minutes.
Blaise Diagne International Airport is located in Dakar. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Paris.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with Air France at 10:05pm. Choose the first CDG to DSS departure with Air Senegal at 9:15am if you'd rather get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Paris to DSS, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travelers during peak seasons, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can book a direct flight from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) out of Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
You can lock in a direct flight from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport with Air France. This well-known airline operates departures from CDG.
Air France is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from CDG to DSS.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Air France.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to DSS. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Bamako-Senou International Airport (BKO)
CDG is about 27 kilometers from central Paris. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Of all flights leaving Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Check out these connections between Paris Orly Airport and DSS:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
You can get to ORY from central Paris in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 19 kilometers or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Paris to DSS flight? Check in to a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.56%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Booking a plane ticket from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) with one or more stops can give you more choice of departure times and access to lower fares. When jetting off from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on the way to DSS:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
BVA is roughly 88 kilometers from central Paris. The drive from the city center to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Make catching an early Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Beauvais-Tille Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that take off from BVA land at their destination within the expected time frame 66.39% of the time.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've arrived on a late flight from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are great choices near DSS.
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar to explore Dakar and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport is $160. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $394. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Paris to DSS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Paris to DSS.
Find a cheap flight from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Dakar. June is when most people book flights from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Paris to DSS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport in March when temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Dakar
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Dakar right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Paris to Blaise Diagne International Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Gorée, Maison des Esclaves, House of Slaves and Palais du Gouverneur de Gorée are must-do's during your Dakar adventure.
Explore more of Senegal
Ziguinchor is just one of the many cities in Senegal waiting to be explored once you've seen Dakar. Around 257 kilometers away to the south, its best attractions include Grande Mosquée de Ziguinchor, Escale and Camping Casamance.
Around 88 kilometers east of Dakar, Tiébo is another essential stop in Senegal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mosquée de Diourbel, Mosquée MBAY-NIANG and Keur Goumack Diourbel.
