# DSS — Dakar (Dakar–Blaise Diagne International)

> DSS (Dakar–Blaise Diagne International) is the main international airport serving Dakar, Senegal. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/dss-dakar

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Use a pre-arranged transfer or the TER train + shuttle
- **Typical fare:** CFA 25,000–CFA 35,000 taxi / CFA 2,500 TER
- **Journey time:** 60–90 min taxi / 90 min TER
- **Pickup point:** Pre-booked driver in Arrivals; airport shuttle to TER station
- **Key warning:** DSS is far — taxi negotiation starts at CFA 50,000 to tourists. Insist on the official rate
- **Fare reality (DSS → Plateau):** expected CFA 25,000–CFA 35,000 · concerning CFA 50,000+ · likely scam CFA 80,000+ unauthorized
- **Overall risk:** medium — Airport is 47 km from Dakar; long expensive transfer. TER train + AIBD shuttle is cheap option; pre-arranged transfer is calmest. Heavy tout activity at curb.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of DSS, ranked

1. **Pre-arranged hotel transfer** _(recommended)_ — cost CFA 25,000–CFA 35,000, journey 60–90 min, wait Pre-arranged, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: No negotiation
   - Cons: Book ahead
2. **Official airport taxi (desk)** — cost CFA 30,000–CFA 40,000, journey 60–90 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated
   - Cons: Pricier
3. **AIBD shuttle + TER train** — cost CFA 2,500–CFA 3,500, journey 90 min, wait Every 30–60 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Two segments; Bad with big luggage
4. **Negotiated curb taxi** — cost CFA 40,000–CFA 80,000, journey 60–90 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Cons: Must negotiate firmly

## First 30 minutes after landing at DSS

1. Get visa if required (most EU/US visa-free)
2. Clear immigration
3. Collect bags, clear customs
4. Find pre-booked driver, or walk to the AIBD shuttle for the TER train
5. Total to Plateau: 60–90 min

## Common scams at DSS

- **'Help with bags' tip extraction** (medium risk): Strangers grab your bags then demand CFA 5,000 per bag. _How to avoid:_ Politely refuse; carry your own bags.

## Payment warnings at DSS

- CFA cash for taxis and TER; cards work in hotels

## Arrival checklist for DSS

- Pre-booked driver name
- CFA cash
- Visa status checked before flight

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Last updated: June 2026

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