Travelling from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours.
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Lagos.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LOS to DSS flight.
Flying during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Peace offers direct flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Dakar — and maybe even more of Senegal if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Peace on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LOS and DSS include:
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Rs103,918 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs207,517. These fares can change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from LOS to DSS by booking at least two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LOS to DSS.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
Of all flights departing from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, 64.68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Murtala Muhammed International Airport from central Lagos, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LOS:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Arriving late on a Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight? Collect your bags and go straight to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two options close to DSS are Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna.
Grab a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car and discover Dakar and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Avis and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
From Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The quietest month for a flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Dakar based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you want to go to Dakar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
March sees average temperatures of between 18ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LOS to DSS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Senegal
Thiès Nones is just one of the many places in Senegal waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Dakar. Around 56 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers, Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar, Ziguinchor is another favourite stop in Senegal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA.