Flying from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of New York.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your EWR to DSS flight.
Travelling during a peak month like December? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from New York Newark Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between EWR and DSS:
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How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is Rs107,664. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs245,678. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EWR to DSS if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from New York Newark Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
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Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
When it comes to New York Newark Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central New York to New York Newark Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel near EWR? If you're catching an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Book a hotel close to DSS if you have a late New York Newark Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and explore beyond Dakar's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Dakar. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from New York Newark Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Dakar. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from New York Newark Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you want to go to Dakar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from EWR to DSS in March if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 27ºC on average.