Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Dakar Airport Transfer Guide
Blaise Diagne International Airport is about 47 km from central Dakar. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
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Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is about 47 km from central Dakar. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 47 km
- Cheapest way in
- Airport shuttle
- Fastest
- Yango
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Where can your driver take you from DSS?
Transfers you can pre-book from Dakar airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
Other ways from DSS into Dakar
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yango / Heetch | 60-90 min | Best value + fixed price |
| Airport shuttle to Dakar | 75-105 min | Extreme budget |
| Airport taxi (fixed) | 60-90 min | Late arrivals + luggage |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Dakar airport transport guide.
Taxi scams at DSS
DAKAR TAXI SCAMS: Never accept "airport upgrade" or "highway toll" surcharges after agreed price. Insist on Yango app quote before departure if using ride-share.
Skip the taxi queue in Dakar
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Dakar.
From landing to the door
How your Dakar pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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How far is Blaise Diagne International Airport from central Dakar?+
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is about 47 km from central Dakar. Fastest way in: Yango.
What is the cheapest way from DSS into Dakar?+
Airport shuttle. Our Dakar airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from DSS?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Dakar: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
Are there taxi scams at DSS?+
DAKAR TAXI SCAMS: Never accept "airport upgrade" or "highway toll" surcharges after agreed price. Insist on Yango app quote before departure if using ride-share.
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Arriving in Dakar
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