Flying from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Abidjan Airport (ABJ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Abidjan Airport.
Dakar and Abidjan share the same timezone, UTC+0.
There are 23 Blaise Diagne International Airport to Abidjan Airport flights every week to choose from.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your DSS to ABJ flight.
Flying during a peak time such as September? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find plenty of airlines that offer direct flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Abidjan Airport. Travel nonstop to Abidjan with one of these carriers and experience this incredible part of Ivory Coast:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Côte dIvoire.
Among carriers operating DSS to ABJ flights, Kenya Airways has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Abidjan Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DSS and ABJ include:
Accra Airport
Ouagadougou Airport
Modibo Keita International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
At the moment, Rs73,026 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Abidjan Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs125,780. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from DSS to ABJ, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Abidjan Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Finding cheap flights from DSS to ABJ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Abidjan Airport.
Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Blaise Diagne International Airport, 76% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Dakar to Blaise Diagne International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DSS? If you're catching an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Abidjan Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
Reserve a hotel close to ABJ if you're on a late Blaise Diagne International Airport to Abidjan Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Abidjan Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Abidjan and beyond.
Booking your ride from Abidjan Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Abidjan Airport (ABJ) to central Abidjan
From Abidjan Airport, Abidjan is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Abidjan Airport (ABJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Abidjan Airport is March, while December is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Abidjan based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Abidjan Airport for April if you'd like to go to Abidjan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DSS to ABJ in August. Average temperatures are between 22ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Ivory Coast
Bouake is just one of the many places in Ivory Coast waiting to be explored after you've seen Abidjan. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Great Mosque in Dar Es Salaam, Teinturiers de Dar Es Salam Bouaké and Water Tower of Dar Es Salaam.
Around 483 kilometres north of Abidjan, Korhogo is another favourite stop in Ivory Coast. Experience major highlights starting with Lieu de fabrication du balafon, Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Korhogo and Centre d'action culturelle de korhogo.
