Flying from London to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), you'll have a good selection of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
London and Dakar (where Blaise Diagne International Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to DSS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
With more travellers during high season, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to DSS. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from London to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from London to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and DSS:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to DSS flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Booking a plane ticket from London to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) with a stop or two can offer you a bigger choice of departure times and access to cheaper fares. When flying from Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can detour to on the way to DSS:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight:
Flights departing from STN touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Coming in on a late flight from London to Blaise Diagne International Airport or just want to settle in quick? Booking a hotel close to DSS is the way to go. Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are great options.
Grab a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car and discover Dakar and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Avis and Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your London to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
R 3,415 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Blaise Diagne International Airport. A return flight starts from R 6,702. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to DSS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from London to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Dakar. June is when most people book flights from London to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your London to DSS plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Blaise Diagne International Airport in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Dakar
Start your Dakar trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Blaise Diagne International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Gorée, Maison des Esclaves, House of Slaves and Palais du Gouverneur de Gorée are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Dakar itinerary.
Explore more of Senegal
Ziguinchor is just one of the many places in Senegal waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Dakar. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Grande Mosquée de Ziguinchor, Escale and Camping Casamance.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Senegal, consider Tiébo, roughly 88 kilometres east of Dakar. Mosquée de Diourbel, Mosquée MBAY-NIANG and Keur Goumack Diourbel are highlights.