Flying from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Rome: what you need to know
Around 6 hours 2 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Rome.
Blaise Diagne International Airport is located in Dakar. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Rome is 1 hour ahead of Dakar.
To ensure you catch your flight from DSS to Rome, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Rome that touches down at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
ITA Airways is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Rome.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from DSS to Rome, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
You'll need an embassy visa for Italy if you have a passport from Senegal and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Rome, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
DSS is around 64 kilometres from central Dakar. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour and 3 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
If you have an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Rome, why not stay somewhere nice and close? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) at Studio Meublé. KËR Mouna is another convenient option near DSS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Rome
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Rome is RM828. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,840. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DSS to Rome if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 39 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 51 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Rome, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near FCO:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
The centre of Rome is about 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). Once your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Rome has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 42 minutes.
The trip will take about 1 hour and 39 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near CIA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from DSS to Rome:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Rome while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Rome, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Rome in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from DSS to Rome in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
After locking in your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Rome, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rome:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are popular attractions which should feature on every Rome itinerary.
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