Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
Lisbon and Dakar are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
You can choose from seven weekly Lisbon Portela Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flights. The 20:45 departure with TAP Portugal is the earliest flight available. TAP Portugal operates the last service of the day at 21:00.
Your LIS to DSS flight won't wait if you're running 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.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
TAP Portugal is your ticket to exploring Dakar (and perhaps some other great parts of Senegal!). Browse the direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport offered by this carrier.
TAP Portugal is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for LIS to DSS flights is TAP Portugal.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between LIS and DSS:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Currently, RM561 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM1,567. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LIS to DSS by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LIS to DSS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Of all flights departing from Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% land on time at their destination.
To get to Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to LIS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Stay moments from the runway if you're touching down on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Studio Meublé is one option near DSS. Or check in and enjoy some rest at KËR Mouna before heading to your final destination.
Pick up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car and explore Dakar and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Avis and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from central Dakar. Driving there takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Dakar in February.
Before locking in your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Dakar, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIS to DSS in March. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Senegal
Dakar has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Senegal just waiting to be explored. Around 56 kilometres east of Dakar, a trip to Thiès Nones will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers, Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Senegal, consider Ziguinchor, about 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar. Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA are among its highlights.