Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Dakar's timezone is UTC+0, making Dakar seven hours ahead of Seattle.
Give yourself enough time to make your SEA to DSS flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between SEA and DSS:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is Rs174,583. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs334,593. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SEA to DSS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SEA to DSS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
81.27% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of SEA.
To reach Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SEA? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's hard to top the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've just come in on a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are good choices near DSS.
Pick up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car and explore Dakar and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Avis and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport to central Dakar has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Dakar in February.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SEA to DSS in March. Temperatures average between 18ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of Senegal
Thiès Nones is just one of the many cities in Senegal waiting to be discovered after you've seen Dakar. Around 56 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers, Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Senegal, consider Ziguinchor, roughly 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar. Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA are key highlights.
