Flying from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Dakar is five hours ahead of Charlotte and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CLT to DSS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CLT and DSS include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Madrid Airport
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
The address for CLT is 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Of all flights departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
Charlotte Douglas Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Charlotte. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CLT? If you're boarding an early flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
If you're landing on a late Charlotte Douglas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near DSS:
Pick up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car and discover Dakar and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Avis and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks ahead.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Dakar. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you want to explore Dakar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CLT to DSS in March if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 27ºC on average.
