Flying from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Dakar is three hours behind Addis Ababa and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ADD to DSS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ADD and DSS:
Bamako-Senou International Airport
Cotonou Airport
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is Rs115,818. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs343,849. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from ADD to DSS, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ADD to DSS.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Handy information about Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Of all flights departing from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, 67.14% touch down on time at their destination.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ADD:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Arriving on a late Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight? Grab your bags and go straight to a nearby hotel. Two good choices close to DSS are Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna.
Pick up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car and explore Dakar and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Avis and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
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 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Dakar in February.
Lock in your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you want to visit Dakar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
March has average temperatures of between 18ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ADD to DSS sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Senegal
You've done Dakar, now it's time to explore other parts of Senegal. Journey around 56 kilometres east to Thiès Nones to tick off its top sights. From Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers to Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in Senegal, head for Ziguinchor, roughly 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar. Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA are the start of reasons to visit.