Flying from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 6 hours.
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Nantes.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your NTE to DSS flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Dakar (and then seeing more of Senegal!) is a breeze with Transavia France. This popular carrier has direct flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Transavia France on this route.
Transavia France ranks as the top on-time carrier for NTE to DSS flights, with 86.67% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between NTE and DSS include:
Mohamed V International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Nantes Atlantique Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is R 2,675. A round-trip fare is currently R 6,677. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NTE to DSS.
The cheapest month for flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from NTE to DSS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Nantes Atlantique 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
75.49% of flights that depart Nantes Atlantique Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Nantes to Nantes Atlantique Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near NTE:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've landed on a late Nantes Atlantique Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are great choices near DSS.
Begin your adventure by picking up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dakar and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport to the centre of Dakar has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Dakar. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Dakar, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NTE to DSS in March. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Senegal
Dakar is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Senegal just waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometres east of Dakar, a visit to Thiès Nones will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers, Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land.
Ziguinchor is another sought-after destination in Senegal and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar. No journey is complete without seeing Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA.