Flying from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Jeddah's timezone is UTC+3, making Jeddah three hours ahead of Dakar.
Your DSS to JED flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Jeddah (and then discovering more of Saudi Arabia!) is a cinch with Air Senegal. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Senegal on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Blaise Diagne International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DSS and JED include:
Mohamed V International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Right now, Rs79,341 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs181,446. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from DSS to JED, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from DSS to JED is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
66.96% of flights that depart Blaise Diagne International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Blaise Diagne International Airport is around 64 kilometres from central Dakar. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
If you're catching an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy some extra z's) at Studio Meublé. KËR Mouna is another handy option near DSS.
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Consider staying in a hotel near JED if you're catching a late Blaise Diagne International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget to explore Jeddah and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from King Abdulaziz International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Jeddah. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Jeddah. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport for July if you want to explore Jeddah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DSS to JED in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've seen Jeddah, now it's time to explore other parts of Saudi Arabia. Journey about 88 kilometres east to Mecca to check off its leading sights. From View point to Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Saudi Arabia, head for Yanbu, about 306 kilometres north of Jeddah. Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area are among its highlights.
