Travelling from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Dakar and London are in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Leave enough time to make your DSS to LGW flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Blaise Diagne International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DSS and LGW:
Amilcar Cabral International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
158 € is the lowest price for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. A return flight starts at 344 €. These fares may change based on demand.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from DSS to LGW. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DSS to LGW.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
66.96% of flights taking off from Blaise Diagne International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Blaise Diagne International Airport from central Dakar, it takes about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Stay somewhere near DSS, such as Studio Meublé. KËR Mouna will also put you moments from the check-in counter.
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you're getting in on a late Blaise Diagne International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near LGW:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to London in January.
When booking your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DSS to LGW sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to discover more of United Kingdom. Journey around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its must-visit sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are highlights.