Travelling from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Around 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Banjul International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Dakar's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Banjul.
Flights from BJL to DSS start at 01:00 — the first with Air Senegal. The last service of the day is at 23:40 with Air Peace. In total, there are 14 weekly Banjul International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BJL to DSS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Banjul International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Dakar adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Senegal:
Most travellers choose to fly with Air Senegal on this route.
Brussels Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers BJL to DSS flights, with 74.29% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Banjul International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BJL and DSS include:
Conakry Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Amilcar Cabral International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Banjul International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is Rs23,907. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs50,684. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from BJL to DSS by booking at least eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Banjul International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Picking up cheap flights from BJL to DSS is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
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Handy information about Banjul International Airport (BJL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Banjul International Airport, data shows 72.38% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Banjul to Banjul International Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Have an early flight from Banjul International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near BJL:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Stay moments from your arrivals gate if you're landing on a late Banjul International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Studio Meublé is a comfortable option close to DSS. Or check in and recharge your batteries at KËR Mouna before heading to your final destination.
Explore without limits with a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and see more of Dakar and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from the centre of Dakar. Driving there takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Banjul International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Dakar. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Banjul International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from BJL to DSS in March if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 18ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Senegal
Dakar has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Senegal you'll want to see. Around 56 kilometres east of Dakar, a trip to Thiès Nones will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers, Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar, Ziguinchor is another essential stop in Senegal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA.