Travelling from Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Freetown and Dakar are in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your FNA to DSS flight.
Travelling during a peak time like December? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Freetown Lungi International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between FNA and DSS include:
Accra Airport
Ouagadougou Airport
Banjul Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Freetown Lungi International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is R 6,721. A round-trip ticket right now is R 9,915. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from FNA to DSS, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Freetown Lungi International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from FNA to DSS.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Freetown Lungi International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA)
65% of flights departing from Freetown Lungi International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Freetown Lungi International Airport from central Freetown, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Freetown Lungi International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to FNA:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Reserve a hotel close to DSS if you're on a late Freetown Lungi International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and explore beyond Dakar's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Dakar. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The quietest month for a flight from Freetown Lungi International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Dakar based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Freetown Lungi International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FNA to DSS in March. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.