Dakar to London (DSS–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DSS–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TUI Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,690 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BY TUI Airways | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Dakar
| Metric | DSS→LGW | BJL→LGW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DSS | – | 96 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 55m | 6h 5m |
Travel Essentials
DSS: GMT · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dakar, it's 7:00 PM in London.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DSS to LGW
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from TUI Airways. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DSS to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DSS to LGW ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,690 miles (4,329 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via NTE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yundum (BJL).