Travelling from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Airport is 5 hours 45 minutes.
Lyon is one hour ahead of Dakar and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from three weekly Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Airport flights. The 13:35 departure with Transavia France is the earliest flight you can take. Transavia France operates the latest service of the day at 15:30.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your DSS to LYS flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Lyon (and then seeing more of France!) is a breeze with Transavia France. This popular airline offers direct flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Transavia France on this route.
With a dependable 86.96% of services arriving as scheduled, Transavia France has the best on-time record for DSS to LYS flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DSS and LYS include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Marseille Airport
Tunis Carthage Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Airport flight is 156 €. A return plane ticket right now is 296 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from DSS to LYS by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from DSS to LYS couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Airport.
Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
When it comes to Blaise Diagne International Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Blaise Diagne International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Dakar. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near DSS? If you're catching an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
If you have a late Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near LYS:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Lyon Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Lyon's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Lyon Airport about three weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Lyon. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DSS to LYS in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've done Lyon, now it's time to explore more of France. Travel around 386 kilometres north-west to Paris to tick off its top sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Seine River, your itinerary will be busy.
Marseille is another well-known destination in France and is around 274 kilometres south of Lyon. No trip is complete without visiting Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
