Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
London and Dakar share the same timezone, UTC+0.
To ensure you get on your STN to DSS flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stansted Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between STN and DSS:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Right now, R 2,255 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Stansted Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,084. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from STN to DSS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Stansted Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from STN to DSS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Stansted Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
64.73% of flights that leave from Stansted Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central London to Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Stansted Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to STN:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's hard to beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've just come in on a late Stansted Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are comfortable options near DSS.
Travel at your own speed with a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and experience more of Dakar and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
From Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Stansted Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Dakar in February.
When reserving your flight from Stansted Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Dakar, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STN to DSS in March. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Senegal
Thiès Nones is just one of the many cities in Senegal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Dakar. Around 56 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers, Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar, Ziguinchor is another favourite stop in Senegal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA.