Travelling from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
Dakar's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Lisbon.
Flights from LIS to DSS start at 19:55 — the first with TAP Air Portugal. The last departure is at 20:55 with TAP Air Portugal. Overall, you can choose from seven weekly Lisbon Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flights.
Your LIS to DSS flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Dakar (and then discovering more of Senegal!) is easy with TAP Air Portugal. This popular airline offers direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is TAP Air Portugal.
Among carriers operating LIS to DSS flights, TAP Air Portugal has the best track record for timely arrivals.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lisbon Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LIS and DSS include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lisbon Airport, 56% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Lisbon Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LIS? If you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lisbon Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DSS instead:
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Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
From Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Lisbon Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Dakar. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Lisbon Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIS to DSS in March. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.