Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Dakar's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Dakar one hour behind Bologna.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BLQ to DSS flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BLQ and DSS:
Mohamed V International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
At the moment, Rs37,562 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs114,387. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BLQ to DSS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BLQ to DSS.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
74.23% of flights departing from Guglielmo Marconi Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Bologna to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near BLQ:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Stay moments from the tarmac if you're getting in on a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Studio Meublé is one option close to DSS. Or check in and recharge your batteries at KËR Mouna before travelling to your final destination.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and chase adventure across Dakar and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from the centre of Dakar. The drive time takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Dakar. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you'd like to visit Dakar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BLQ to DSS in March if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Senegal
Thiès Nones is just one of the many places in Senegal waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Dakar. Around 56 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers, Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land.
Ziguinchor is another standout destination in Senegal and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar. No trip is complete without dropping by Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA.
