Travelling from Accra Airport (ACC) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Accra and Dakar are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your ACC to DSS flight.
Flying during a peak time such as December? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Accra Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ACC and DSS include:
Mohammed V Airport
Abidjan Airport
Ouagadougou Airport
Handy information about Accra Airport (ACC)
Of all flights leaving Accra Airport, 64% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Accra to Accra Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ACC? If you're catching an early flight from Accra Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Accra Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DSS instead:
Pick up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car and explore Dakar and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Avis and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
From Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Accra Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Dakar in March.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Accra Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ACC to DSS in March. Average temperatures are between 19ºC and 27ºC then.