Flying from Praia Airport (RAI) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Praia Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is one hour ahead of Praia.
Choose from ten weekly Praia Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flights. The 05:10 departure with ASKY is the earliest available. Air Senegal operates the last service of the day at 21:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your RAI to DSS flight.
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 travelling during peak periods in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Praia Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, so getting to Dakar (and then discovering more of Senegal!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
ASKY Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
ASKY Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates RAI to DSS flights.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Praia Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Many passengers pass through Mohammed V Airport when flying between RAI and DSS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Praia Airport (RAI) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
$275 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Praia Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Return flights start from $665. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from RAI to DSS, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Praia Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RAI to DSS.
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Handy information about Praia Airport (RAI)
66% of flights leaving from Praia Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Praia Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Praia. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to RAI? If you're catching an early flight from Praia Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Consider booking a hotel close to DSS if you have a late Praia Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and see more of Dakar and beyond.
Reserving your ride 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 the centre of Dakar has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Praia Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Dakar. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Praia Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you want to go to Dakar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RAI to DSS in March if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
