Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
4 hours 35 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Dakar is 1 hour behind Madrid and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport start at 08:40 — the first with Iberia. The latest flight in the day is the 22:40 service with Iberia. Overall, there are 16 services every week from MAD to DSS.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Iberia is your gateway to exploring Dakar (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Senegal!). Look through the direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport offered by this popular airline.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the top stopovers between MAD and DSS:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Senegal, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date details, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MAD to DSS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
C$151 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. A return flight starts from C$412. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flight tickets from MAD to DSS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 18 kilometres from the center of Madrid, Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport can be reached in about 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 37 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MAD? If you're on an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Consider staying moments from the tarmac if you're arriving on a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Studio Meublé is one option near DSS. Or check in and enjoy some rest at KËR Mouna before traveling to your final destination.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from the center of Dakar. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 1 hour and 3 minutes.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Dakar. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Dakar, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
March sees average temperatures of between 18ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from MAD to DSS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Dakar
As soon as you've booked your flights from MAD to DSS, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Dakar. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Maison des Esclaves, House of Slaves, African Renaissance Monument and Lompoul Desert are major attractions which should feature on any good Dakar itinerary.
Complete your Dakar trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Blaise Diagne International Airport, browse our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Dakar vacation.