Travelling from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is 4 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Nantes is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Dakar.
Your DSS to NTE flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Nantes (and then seeing more of France!) is a snap with Transavia France. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport.
Transavia France has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Among carriers operating DSS to NTE flights, Transavia France has the best track record for timely arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DSS and NTE:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
134 € is the best price for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight. A return flight starts at 370 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from DSS to NTE, book your trip eight months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
66.96% of flights that take off from Blaise Diagne International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Blaise Diagne International Airport is around 64 kilometres from central Dakar. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
If you're taking an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy some extra shut-eye) at Studio Meublé. KËR Mouna is another handy option near DSS.
Arriving at Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
If you're coming in on a late Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near NTE:
Follow your own route with a Nantes Atlantique Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or Europcar and find adventure across Nantes and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Nantes Atlantique Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to central Nantes
Nantes Atlantique Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Nantes. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Nantes. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Nantes, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DSS to NTE in February. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Nantes has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of France you'll want to see. Around 338 kilometres north-east of Nantes, a visit to Paris will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Toulouse is another standout destination in France and is around 467 kilometres south-east of Nantes. No journey is complete without a visit to Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.