Traveling from Conakry Airport (CKY) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Conakry Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Dakar's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Conakry.
Take your pick of 44 weekly Conakry Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flights. The 11:00 departure with Groupe Transair is the earliest flight available. Mauritania Airlines International operates the last service of the day at 22:50.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your CKY to DSS flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
There are direct flights from Conakry Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, so getting to Dakar (and then touring more of Senegal!) is easy. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Emirates.
Tunisair is the most punctual carrier offering CKY to DSS flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Conakry Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CKY and DSS:
Banjul International Airport
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport
Ouagadougou International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Conakry Airport (CKY) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
$138 is currently the best price for a one-way Conakry Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $342. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from CKY to DSS, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Conakry Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Conakry Airport (CKY)
50.18% of flights leaving from Conakry Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Conakry to Conakry Airport is approximately 13 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Looking for a handy hotel near CKY? If you're boarding an early flight from Conakry Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's hard to beat the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've touched down on a late Conakry Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are comfortable choices near DSS.
Grab a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car and explore Dakar and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Avis and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is roughly 64 kilometers from the center of Dakar. The drive time takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Conakry Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Dakar. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Conakry Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from CKY to DSS in March if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Senegal
Thiès Nones is just one of the many places in Senegal waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Dakar. Around 56 kilometers away to the east, popular attractions include Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers, Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land.
Ziguinchor is another favorite destination in Senegal and is around 274 kilometers south-east of Dakar. No trip is complete without a visit to Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA.