Non-stop flights from Banjul (BJL)
Banjul Airport (IATA: BJL, ICAO: GBYD), also known as Banjul International Airport, is the largest airport in Gambia. Banjul Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 16 destinations in 14 countries.
At present, there are no domestic flights from Banjul.
The longest flight from Banjul BJL is a 2,070 mile (3,332 km) non-stop route to Istanbul IST. This direct flight takes around 6 hours and 50 minutes and is operated by Turkish Airlines.
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Airlines flying from Banjul Popular destinations from Banjul Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Banjul
In total there are 13 airlines flying from and to Banjul. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Banjul
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Banjul, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Business class flights from Banjul
There are 10 airports that have flights from Banjul in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from BJL are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Banjul
The only intercontinental flights operating from Banjul International Airport (BJL) are between Banjul and Europe and between Banjul and the Middle-East.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Banjul and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Banjul to Europe
Air France (SkyTeam): year-round to Paris (CDG).
Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Brussels (BRU).
TUI Fly: seasonal flights to Brussels (BRU).
Transavia: seasonal flights to Amsterdam (AMS).
TUI Fly: seasonal flights to Amsterdam (AMS).
Binter Canarias: seasonal flights to Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) (LPA).
Vueling: year-round to Barcelona (BCN).
TAP Portugal (Star Alliance): year-round to Lisbon (LIS).
Non-stop flights from Banjul to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Turkish Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Banjul to the Middle-East. They fly year-round to Istanbul (IST).
International flights from Banjul
Flights from Banjul to Belgium
Brussels is the only destination in Belgium with direct flights from Banjul. You can fly non-stop to Brussels with Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance) or TUI Fly. This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in October.
Flights from Banjul to Cape Verde
There are 2 destinations in Cape Verde that have non-stop flights from Banjul.
Direct flights to Boa Vista are offered by TUI Fly.
Non-stop flights to Sal, Cape Verde are offered by Transavia, TUI Fly and TUI Fly.
Flights from Banjul to France
In France, the only destination that has a direct flight from Banjul is Paris. Direct flights to Paris are offered by Air France (SkyTeam).
Flights from Banjul to Guinea
There is 1 destination in Guinea that has a direct connection from Banjul, which is Conakry. Direct flights to Conakry are offered by Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
Flights from Banjul to Liberia
In Liberia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Banjul is Monrovia. Direct flights to Monrovia are offered by Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in October.
Flights from Banjul to Mauritania
Nouakchott is the only destination in Mauritania with direct flights from Banjul. Direct flights to Nouakchott are offered by Air France (SkyTeam).
Flights from Banjul to Morocco
There is 1 destination in Morocco that has a direct connection from Banjul, which is Casablanca. Direct flights to Casablanca are offered by Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).
Flights from Banjul to Netherlands
Amsterdam is the only destination in Netherlands with direct flights from Banjul. You can fly non-stop to Amsterdam with Transavia or TUI Fly. This route is not operational yet but will start in October.
Flights from Banjul to Nigeria
In Nigeria, the only destination that has a direct flight from Banjul is Lagos. Direct flights to Lagos are offered by Air Peace.
Flights from Banjul to Portugal
There is 1 destination in Portugal that has a direct connection from Banjul, which is Lisbon. Direct flights to Lisbon are offered by TAP Portugal (Star Alliance).
Flights from Banjul to Senegal
In Senegal, the only destination that has a direct flight from Banjul is Dakar. From Banjul to Dakar there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air Peace, Air Senegal, Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance), TUI Fly and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Banjul to Sierra Leone
Freetown is the only destination in Sierra Leone with direct flights from Banjul. You can fly non-stop to Freetown with Air Senegal or ASKY Airlines.
Flights from Banjul to Spain
If you are looking for a direct flight from Banjul to Spain, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Barcelona are offered by Vueling.
The only airline with direct flights to Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) is Binter Canarias. This is a seasonal route that started in April and ends in August.
Flights from Banjul to Turkey
There is 1 destination in Turkey that has a direct connection from Banjul, which is Istanbul. Direct flights to Istanbul are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Alternative airports near Banjul
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Banjul (BJL). The nearest airports to Banjul (BJL) are Ziguinchor (ZIG) and Cap Skirring (CSK).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Banjul?
There is 1 airport in Banjul: Banjul International Airport (BJL).
What is the best airport to fly from Banjul?
The most convenient airport to fly from Banjul is Banjul International Airport (BJL).
How many airlines fly from Banjul?
There are 13 airlines flying from Banjul to 16 airports around the world, as of September 2022.
Which airlines fly from Banjul?
TUI Fly, Brussels Airlines and Transavia operate most flights from Banjul. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Banjul?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying from Banjul.
How many nonstop flights are there from Banjul?
There are roughly 89 flights departing from Banjul every month (or 21 flights each week), to a total of 16 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Banjul Airport?
The official name of Banjul Airport is Banjul International Airport.
What is the airport code of Banjul Airport?
The airport code of Banjul Airport is BJL.
What are the most popular flights from Banjul?
Dakar, Freetown and Casablanca are the 3 most popular routes from Banjul. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Banjul, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Banjul?
| Banjul to Dakar | 40m |
| Banjul to Freetown | 1h 15m |
| Banjul to Casablanca | 3h 20m |
| Banjul to Barcelona | 5h 5m |
| Banjul to Istanbul | 6h 50m |
