Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Manchester and Dakar share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAN to DSS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAN and DSS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is C$254. A round-trip plane ticket is currently C$711. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from MAN to DSS, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Manchester Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAN to DSS.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Manchester Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
59.39% of flights that take off from Manchester Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MAN? If you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've landed on a late Manchester Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are comfortable options near DSS.
Travel at your own speed with a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and experience more of Dakar and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from central Dakar. The drive time takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Dakar based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Manchester Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Dakar, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to DSS in March. Temperatures average 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. About 56 kilometres east of Dakar, a visit to Thiès Nones will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers, Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land.
Ziguinchor is another favourite destination in Senegal and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar. No trip is complete without a visit to Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA.