Flying from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Conakry Airport (CKY): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Conakry Airport.
Dakar and Conakry share the UTC+0 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from DSS to CKY start at 09:00 — the first with Groupe Transair. The last service of the day is at 21:45 with Tunisair. Overall, you can take your pick of 14 weekly Blaise Diagne International Airport to Conakry Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your DSS to CKY flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
There are plenty of direct flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Conakry Airport, so getting to Conakry (and then touring more of Guinea!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to fly with Air Senegal on this route.
With 66.67% of services arriving as scheduled, Brussels Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering DSS to CKY flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Conakry Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DSS and CKY:
Mohammed V Airport
Ouagadougou Airport
Modibo Keita International Airport
Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
76% of flights that leave from Blaise Diagne International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Blaise Diagne International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Dakar. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DSS? If you've booked an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Conakry Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Conakry Airport (CKY)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Blaise Diagne International Airport to Conakry Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CKY instead:
When to fly to Conakry Airport (CKY)
The quietest month for a flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Conakry Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Conakry based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Conakry Airport for January if you'd like to explore Conakry during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DSS to CKY in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC on average.