Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport Guide (DSS)

sleeping in dakar airport — (photo courtesy of a guest reviewer / February 2023)

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

DSS Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport.

What to Expect

Dakar Airport (code: DSS) is newly built and opened in late 2017. Its terminal offers regional and international flight service. Facilities include a cafeteria, two cafes, and a couple of shops. We can confirm that WiFi is available in three airport lounges, which economy-class passengers can pay to enter. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.

Sleeping in Dakar Airport

Overnight campers seem to have no issue staying here. Landside, head to the baggage claim area for some floor space, as benches are limited. Stay safe by sleeping near others and watching your bags. Airside is more comfortable, with carpeted floors and comfortable armchairs near a few gates, but security may not allow passengers to stay overnight. Common complaints are bright lights and noise, but nothing that an eye mask and ear plugs can’t combat. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.

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Airport Hours

As of this update, we cannot confirm the airport’s hours of operation. We recommend reading a few reviews before deciding to sleep in the airport overnight. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

There seems to be one decent hotel option halfway between the airport and the city centre: Radisson Hotel Dakar Diamniadio. A reader tells us, “You can buy a day pass there and use the pool in case of a long layover and still avoid most of the traffic you’d get coming from Dakar. Plus the hotel has a shuttle.” (June 2024)

Browse the complete list of hotels in Dakar on Expedia.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

Salon Teranga Lounge – Location: Airside, International Departures, 2nd Floor, near Gates 1–4. Hours: open 24 hours. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (XOF 22,000 per person for up to 3 hours) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs.
Air Senegal Lounge – Location: Airside, International Departures, near Gate 3. Hours: Opens 2 hours before the first Air Senegal international departure and closes after the last scheduled departure (based on flight schedules). Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Air Senegal Business Class passengers • Teranga Premium and Gold loyalty members • SkyTeam Elite Plus when travelling on Air Senegal partner flights.
Turkish Airlines Star Alliance Lounge – Location: Airside, International Departures, near Gate 4. Hours: Opens 3 hours before the first Turkish Airlines departure and closes after the final flight (based on flight schedules). Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Access for Turkish Airlines Business Class passengers • Star Alliance Gold members • Lounge membership programs (Star Alliance network).

Food & Drinks

There are no confirmed 24-hour food options. Most concessions operate in line with departing and arriving flights.

Landside: Seco Cafeteria (Arrivals and Departures)
Airside: MIA Bakery and Cafe • LEO Bistro Bar

Drinking Water

A reader tells us, ” It is not recommended to drink the water at the airport. Bottles of water can be purchased from any of the cafes, and an airport shop sells it.’ (June 2024)

Luggage Storage & Lockers

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Mobile Charging

A reader tells us, “There are about a dozen charging ports next to a cafe on the second floor, landside. There is a seating area with rows of seats there or you can sit in the cafe area to reach the outlets. There is no cost to use them and only one other person was using them when I was there. The ports are the standard European 220 volt style. ” (January 2020)

Showers

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WiFi/Internet

WiFi is available at Blaise Diagne Airport inside the lounges. At the time of this update, we had no information about WiFi availability elsewhere in the terminal.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available in the terminal. Fees may apply, especially for international withdrawals, so check with your bank before travelling.
Baggage Trolleys – Baggage trolleys are available free of charge. You can typically find them in the arrivals hall, check-in area, and near the car park.
Banking Services – A bank branch is available in the terminal.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Two duty-free shops and a Relay convenience store operate in the terminal. Hours vary according to flight schedules.
Information Desk – An Information Desk is located in the Main Hall for general assistance.
Luggage Wrapping – Luggage wrapping services are available in the check-in area. Reported cost: approximately 1,500 FCFA per bag.
Medical Services – A staffed medical centre is available. Location and hours have not been confirmed.
Pharmacy – A pharmacy is located outside the terminal building near the parking area.

Airlines

Blaise Diagne Airport is served by the following airlines: Air Algérie • Air Burkina • Air Côte d’Ivoire • Air France • Air Italy • Air Senegal • Arik Air • ASKY Airlines • Binter Canarias • Brussels Airlines • Camair • Corsair • Delta Air Lines • Emirates • Ethiopian Airlines • Eurowings • Fly Mid Africa • Iberia • Kenya Airways • Lufthansa • Mauritania Airlines • Royal Air Maroc • South African Airways • TAP Portugal • Transair • Tunisair • Turkish Airlines • Vueling.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

Shuttle buses are available at the airport. Buses run between the airport and several hotels throughout the city.

Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Taxis are readily available.

Last updated: 2026-02-12

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.

Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport Guide