Blaise Diagne International Airport airport (DKR)

Senegal · Dakar

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DKR) Online Check-in

Senegal's main airport, opened 2017 (replacing Léopold Sédar Senghor). Modern facility, 50 km from Dakar centre.

Now at Blaise Diagne International Airport

  • Security wait (today, avg) 18 min n=9 reports · last 30 min
  • Disruption No reported disruption
  • Weather impact Clear, 14 °C
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Quick information

Recommended arrival (Schengen)
150 min before departure
Recommended arrival (international)
180 min before departure
Terminals
1
Airlines
20
Time zone
Africa/Dakar
ICAO
GOBD

Airlines we cover at Blaise Diagne International Airport

Blaise Diagne International Airport hosts about 20 airlines in total. We have terminal-specific check-in pages for the 0 listed below. Pick yours to see counters, bag-drop, and online check-in details.

No terminal-specific check-in pages for this airport yet. Browse the full airline directory for general check-in info.

How to check in for a flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport

  1. Check in online before you leave home

    Most airlines open online check-in 24–48 hours before departure. It saves time at the airport and avoids airport-counter fees on low-cost carriers.

  2. Arrive at the right terminal

    DKR has 1 terminal(s). Check your airline's terminal in the table above before you set off.

  3. Drop off checked baggage

    Counters typically open 2 hours before departure and close 40 minutes before. Use self-service bag-drop kiosks to save time.

  4. Pass security

    Liquids must be in a single transparent bag, max 100 ml each. Laptops and large electronics out of bags. Submit your security wait time below to help others.

  5. Reach your gate on time

    Most airlines close the gate 20 minutes before departure. Allow 5–15 minutes to walk from security to the gate.

Tips for Blaise Diagne International Airport

  • Yellow fever required

    Yellow fever vaccination certificate mandatory for entry to Senegal.

Popular destinations from Blaise Diagne International Airport

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Senegal?

EU/US/UK/AU/CA passport holders visa-free up to 90 days. Some other nationalities need visa.

Official sources

The check-in details on this page are sourced from each airline's website. For terminal layout, opening hours, and ground-side services, see the Blaise Diagne International Airport official site below.

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