Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Porto and Dakar share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your OPO to DSS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Porto Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between OPO and DSS include:
Mohamed V International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Porto Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is $277. A return ticket is currently $728. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from OPO to DSS, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Porto Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from OPO to DSS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Porto Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Porto Airport, 74.49% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Porto Airport from central Porto, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Porto Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near OPO:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've arrived on a late Porto Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are great choices near DSS.
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dakar and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
From Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Porto Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Dakar in February.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Porto Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from OPO to DSS in March if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Senegal
Dakar is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Senegal just waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres east of Dakar, a visit to Thiès Nones will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers, Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land.
Ziguinchor is another favourite destination in Senegal and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar. No trip is complete without experiencing Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA.