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    "Key": "DSS-CKY",
    "orig": {
      "code": "DSS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Dakar",
      "fullCity": "Dakar, Senegal",
      "airport": "Blaise Diagne Intl Airport"
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      "code": "CKY",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Conakry",
      "fullCity": "Conakry, Guinea",
      "airport": "Conakry Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Dakar to Conakry?",
        "answer": "The flight from Dakar to Conakry is about 420 miles and typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes nonstop, with the return leg slightly shorter at 1 hour 25 minutes. Air Senegal, Brussels Airlines, and Tunisair all serve the route, with flight times ranging from 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes depending on the carrier.",
        "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.",
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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Dakar to Conakry?",
        "answer": "Yes, three airlines fly non‑stop from Dakar (DSS) to Conakry (CKY). Air Senegal (HC) runs twice daily, every day of the week, at 15:15 and 18:30. Brussels Airlines (SN) operates three days a week — Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday — with a single departure at 16:25, while Tunisair (TU) flies on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 20:30; all flights take about 90 minutes.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.",
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      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Conakry?",
        "answer": "Taxis are the primary and most-used way to get from Conakry Airport to the city center, with the trip taking about 15–30 minutes along Autoroute Fidel Castro. There is no mass transit, ride-share, or car rental desk at the airport, so arranging a private driver through your hotel or a local fixer is the only alternative. Fares are typically negotiated in cash (around GNF 100,000–150,000) since meters aren't used. For a faster and more secure ride, many visitors pre-book a hotel transfer.",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-29T19:22:12Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_Guinea",
            "title": "List of airports in Guinea",
            "time_published": "2025-09-17T06:19:56Z"
          },
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            "title": "Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-02-25T09:12:44Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20airports%20in%20Guinea",
            "title": "List of airports in Guinea",
            "time_published": "2025-09-17T06:19:56Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Dakar to Conakry?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eyes operate from Dakar to Conakry, but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available. One option departs Dakar at 18:50 on Ethiopian Airlines, arrives in Addis Ababa at 07:30 the next morning, then connects onward to Conakry. Another departs Casablanca at 22:20 on Royal Air Maroc, arrives in Conakry at 01:15 (early hours, same night), after a long layover from Dakar.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Dakar to Conakry?",
        "answer": "Air Senegal, Brussels Airlines, and Tunisair operate nonstop from Dakar to Conakry. Air Senegal flies daily, Brussels Airlines three times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and Tunisair twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Typical per‑carrier fares are not available for this route.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Dakar and Conakry?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Bamako, Abidjan and Casablanca. Bamako and Abidjan offer short regional connections with minimal backtracking, while Casablanca provides efficient transfers and broad West African connections through Royal Air Maroc."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Conakry?",
        "answer": "November through May offers the driest, most comfortable weather with lower humidity and fewer crowds."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Dakar to Conakry?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a visa or eVisa if required for Guinea, proof of yellow fever vaccination, and a payment method for baggage and any onward or return ticket."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Conakry?",
        "answer": "Conakry has only one airport, Conakry International Airport (Gbessia), which serves all flights to the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Blaise Diagne Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Blaise Diagne International Airport is located about 43 km east of downtown Dakar. The Train Express Regional Dakar-AIBD provides a rail link, though as of early 2023 the airport station was still under construction; taxis and ride‑share services are the most popular and fastest options for door‑to‑door travel, while driving yourself and parking at the airport is also possible. Public buses are available but less convenient for the distance.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/blaise-diagne-international-airport-dss-details.html",
            "title": "Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) Details, Dakar, Senegal",
            "time_published": "2026-04-23T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://airportdistancecalculator.com/flight-dss-to-csk.html",
            "title": "Distance From Blaise Diagne International Airport to Cap Skirring Airport (DSS - CSK Distance)",
            "time_published": "2026-01-17T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaise%20Diagne%20International%20Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-06T20:36:49Z"
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            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/blaise-diagne-international-airport-dss-15-day-weather-forecast.html",
            "title": "Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) 15 Day Weather Forecast, Dakar Senegal",
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Conakry airport?",
        "answer": "Conakry Airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. There are no hotels connected by shuttle either; you'd need to head into the city for a room.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356777006&title=Ahmed_S%C3%A9kou_Tour%C3%A9_International_Airport",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/conakry-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Conakry Airport Guide",
            "time_published": "2024-08-26T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/africa/abidjan-airport.htm",
            "title": "Abidjan Airport Guide (ABJ) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "url": "https://all.accor.com/lien_externe.svlt?code_hotel=8842&goto=fiche_hotel&merchantid=seo-maps-BR-8842&sa=X&sourceid=aw-cen&ved=2ahUKEwiNruyx9L-UAxXbHfkAHauCBGkQyK4DegUIAxDHBA",
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            "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/africa/accra-airport.htm",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Dakar to Conakry?",
        "answer": "The nonstop flights from Dakar to Conakry are typically operated with a Boeing 737-800. Connecting itineraries most often use Boeing 737 MAX 8 or Boeing 737-800 aircraft on the longer leg, with connections via Lomé or Casablanca; the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline. Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft types, though individual carrier offerings differ.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.",
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      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Dakar to Conakry?",
        "answer": "Three airlines fly nonstop from Dakar to Conakry: Air Senegal (HC), Brussels Airlines (SN), and Tunisair (TU). Of these, only Brussels Airlines belongs to a global alliance — it is a Star Alliance member. Air Senegal and Tunisair are both unaligned carriers. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no SkyTeam or oneworld carrier operates it nonstop.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Dakar?",
        "answer": "At Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) in Dakar, the only confirmed lounge is the Salon Infinite, located airside on the departure level near Gate 1. It offers complimentary snacks, a full bar with spirits, beer, and wine, Wi‑Fi, flight monitors, and a separate smoking room. Access is typically granted to business‑class passengers and eligible elite status holders; day‑pass availability may vary. No other dedicated airline lounges are known to operate at this airport.",
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            "time_published": "2021-07-03T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/blaise-diagne-international-airport-dss-15-day-weather-forecast.html",
            "title": "Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) 15 Day Weather Forecast, Dakar Senegal",
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            "url": "https://pro.delta.com/content/corporate/us/en/news/news-archive/2017/december-2017/new--modern-airport-opens-in-dakar--senegal.html",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaise%20Diagne%20International%20Airport",
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            "url": "http://airportdistancecalculator.com/flight-lux-to-dss.html",
            "title": "Distance From Luxembourg Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport (LUX - DSS Distance)",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Dakar to Conakry?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Dakar–Conakry flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are often restrictive, while standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins allow more."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Dakar to Conakry?",
        "answer": "Flights from Dakar to Conakry generally offer Economy class only, with no Premium Economy or flat-bed Business on this short regional route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while the lowest fares typically do not."
      }
    }
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