Flying from Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), there's a good selection of airports you can depart from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's main options.
The average duration of a direct Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is 5 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Milan. Blaise Diagne International Airport is located in Dakar.
Take your pick of 3 direct services every week between Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). This is the busiest route, with Neos offering a 1pm departure from MXP to DSS.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Milan to DSS.
During peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) can be booked from this terminal.
Neos is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport leaving from MXP.
Most travellers choose to book seats with Neos between MXP and DSS.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Milan to DSS. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
68.23% of flights that take off from Milano Malpensa Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
You can book a direct Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flight ticket with departures from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). Figure out if flying from BGY works better for your plans.
Neos operates direct flights from Milan to DSS out of BGY. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination in a single hop.
Neos has the largest share of bookings on the BGY to DSS route.
Split up your flight from Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and DSS are:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
With public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in about 2 hours 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 64 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your Milan to DSS flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Searching for a flight ticket from Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) with a stop or two can give you more choice of departure times and access to cheaper fares. When jetting off from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on your way to DSS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The trip to LIN from central Milan is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 11 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance record of LIN is 79.56%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Touching down on a late flight from Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Grab your luggage and head directly to the comfort of a hotel near DSS. Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna will have you hitting the pillow sooner.
Begin your adventure by picking up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dakar and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport is ج.م. 7,083. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 17,546. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To snag cheap flights from Milan to DSS, book your flight ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). June is the most popular month to visit Dakar. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Book your Milan to DSS flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport in March when temperatures are between 18ºC and 29ºC.
More about Dakar
Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Blaise Diagne International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dakar:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Dakar when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Gorée followed by Maison des Esclaves, House of Slaves and Palais du Gouverneur de Gorée.
Explore more of Senegal
Dakar is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Senegal you should also see. About 257 kilometres south of Dakar, a trip to Ziguinchor will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Grande Mosquée de Ziguinchor, Escale and Camping Casamance.
If you're looking to explore another side of Senegal, head for Tiébo, about 88 kilometres east of Dakar. Mosquée de Diourbel, Mosquée MBAY-NIANG and Keur Goumack Diourbel are key reasons to visit.
