Flying from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is 5 hours 10 minutes.
Lyon is one hour ahead of Dakar and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of three weekly Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flights. The 13:05 departure with Transavia France is the earliest flight available. Transavia France operates the latest service of the day at 16:40.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DSS to LYS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for 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 wise move.
Transavia France has direct flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Lyon — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
Transavia France is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 78.57% of its services arriving as scheduled, Transavia France is the most punctual carrier operating DSS to LYS flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DSS and LYS include:
Marseille Provence Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
C$274 is currently the best price for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Return flights start at C$543. These fares may change based on availability.
Book ten months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DSS to LYS.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DSS to LYS.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
66.96% of flights taking off from Blaise Diagne International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Blaise Diagne International Airport from central Dakar, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are near DSS. They're a particularly good choice if you're taking off early.
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
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Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, Lyon is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Lyon. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DSS to LYS around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've visited Lyon, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Journey around 386 kilometres north-west to Paris to check off its leading attractions. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in France, head for Marseille, about 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major are key reasons to visit.