Dakar to London (DSS–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LIS Lisbon 7h 40m ACEKLA BTFIS4 Lisbon (LIS) to London flights
MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône 9h 18m TO U2 Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS) to London flights
CMN Casablanca 10h 15m ATEYQR AT Casablanca (CMN) to London flights
MAD Madrid 10h 15m VY ARIBKQ Madrid (MAD) to London flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 11h 50m NO U2 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to London flights
SID Espargos 12h 45m ATTB BYU2 Espargos (SID) to London flights
IST Istanbul 13h 10m TK 6EBRFI Istanbul (IST) to London flights
LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône 15h 10m TO U2 Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS) to London flights
TUN Tunis 18h 40m TU BJTU Tunis (TUN) to London flights
JFK New York 20h 20m DLVS Z0 New York (JFK) to London flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dakar to London
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,690 mi 4h 55m nonstop +1h ahead

DSS–LGW had nonstop service from TUI Airways, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,690 miles in 4h 55m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DSS–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BY TUI Airways 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSS to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
978
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach London from Dakar

Nearby airports with service to London Gatwick Airport.
Metric DSS→LGW BJL→LGW
Distance from DSS 96 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 4h 55m 6h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of DSS with service to London Gatwick Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
London is 1 hour ahead of Dakar.
DSS: GMT · LGW: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dakar, it's 7:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
2,690 mi / 4,329 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 55m gate to gate.
Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

DSS–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dakar to London route.
Route details
Distance2,690 mi / 4,329 km
Flight time4h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSS
IATA / ICAODSS / GOBD
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation290 ft / 88 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSS to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to London Gatwick Airport take about 4h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 2,690 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DSS to LGW: TUI Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 55m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Marseille Provence and Mohammed V.
London is 1 hour ahead of Dakar.
Yes, return flights from LGW to DSS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DSS to LGW

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) had nonstop service from TUI Airways, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DSS to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSS to LGW is about 4 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,690 miles (4,329 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Marseille Provence and Mohammed V. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yundum (BJL).