Flying from London to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): What you need to know
Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport is located in Dakar. The city's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Leave enough time to make your flight from London to DSS. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from London to DSS with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and DSS include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and DSS include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to DSS flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
London Gatwick Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 82% of flights departing here arrive right on target.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Booking a plane ticket from London to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) with a stop or two can offer you more choice of departure times on top of cheaper fares. When jetting off from London Stansted Airport (STN), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to DSS:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means the majority of its flights land on schedule and your plans go off without a hitch.
About Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near DSS instead:
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your London to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Central Dakar is around 48 kilometres from Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport and takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Currently, $254 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $615. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from London to DSS, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from London to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
January is the most popular month for flights from London to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). Visit Dakar in December for a more low-key escape.
When booking your London to DSS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. October is the warmest month in Dakar, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 31ºC.
March has temperatures of between 19ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Dakar
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Dakar right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Gorée, Maison des Esclaves, House of Slaves and Palais du Gouverneur de Gorée are must-do's during your Dakar adventure.