Travelling from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
A direct flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport takes 2 hours 49 minutes, on average. Dakar's timezone is UTC+0 — identical to Abidjan.
For the earliest departure, jump on the 00:00 flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. If you'd like to jet off later, the latest flight is at 22:00. With 41 flights every week from ABJ to DSS, you can select the timing that best suits you.
Flying during a popular month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Kenya Airways is your gateway to exploring Dakar (and perhaps some other great parts of Senegal!). Check out the direct flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport offered by this carrier.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the popular stopovers between ABJ and DSS:
Bamako-Senou International Airport
Conakry Airport
Cotonou Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Senegal. Visa regulations can vary and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before locking in your cheap ticket from ABJ to DSS, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
$266 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. A return flight starts at $727. These prices can change based on demand.
Get cheap flight tickets from ABJ to DSS by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Central Abidjan to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Have an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near ABJ:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've arrived on a late flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are good options near DSS.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
From Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour and 3 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Dakar in February.
Book your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you'd like to go to Dakar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from ABJ to DSS in March if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 18ºC and 29ºC on average.
More about Dakar
As soon as you've locked in your flights from ABJ to DSS, you'll need to find a place to stay in Dakar. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Maison des Esclaves, House of Slaves, African Renaissance Monument and Lompoul Desert are popular attractions which should be on any good Dakar itinerary.
Complete your Dakar trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Blaise Diagne International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Dakar.