Travelling from Banjul Airport (BJL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Around 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Banjul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Banjul and Dakar are in the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
You can choose from 13 weekly Banjul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flights.
Your BJL to DSS flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Banjul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Dakar (and then other destinations in Senegal) is a breeze. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Air Senegal is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Brussels Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering BJL to DSS flights. A reliable 88.89% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Banjul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BJL and DSS:
Mohammed V Airport
Amilcar Cabral International Airport
Conakry Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Banjul Airport (BJL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Banjul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is $158. A round-trip ticket right now is $329. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from BJL to DSS, book your journey two months ahead of your planned departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Banjul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BJL to DSS couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Banjul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Handy information about Banjul Airport (BJL)
Banjul Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from BJL arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Banjul Airport from central Banjul, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near BJL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Banjul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
If you're landing on a late Banjul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near DSS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar to explore Dakar and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Dakar. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Banjul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Dakar. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Banjul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
March has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BJL to DSS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
