Flying from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is 5 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Dakar.
Flights from DSS to MXP start at 00:55 — the first with Air Senegal. The last service of the day is at 23:50 with Neos. Overall, there are six weekly Blaise Diagne International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your DSS to MXP flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Air Senegal is your gateway to discovering Milan (and maybe even some other great parts of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Air Senegal on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between DSS and MXP:
Mohamed V International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight is RM715. A round-trip ticket right now is RM1,464. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DSS to MXP.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DSS to MXP.
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Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Of the flights that depart from Blaise Diagne International Airport, 66.96% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Blaise Diagne International Airport from central Dakar, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
If you're catching an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra sleep) at Studio Meublé. KËR Mouna is another convenient option near DSS.
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you're coming in on a late Blaise Diagne International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MXP:
Explore without limits with a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and experience more of Milan and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Milano Malpensa Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Milan. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Milan in January.
Lock in your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport for July if you want to go to Milan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DSS to MXP in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've seen Milan. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
If you want to check out another great destination in Italy, consider Turin, roughly 129 kilometres west of Milan. Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin are key highlights.
