Non-stop flights to Banjul (BJL)
Banjul International Airport is the only airport in Gambia. In total there are 14 airports around the world that have direct flights to Banjul, spread around 14 cities in 13 countries. Currently, there are no domestic flights to Banjul.
Banjul is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Banjul Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Banjul Best time to visit Banjul Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 156 flights arriving at Banjul Airport, which are 35 flights per week or 5 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Banjul are routes from Dakar (DSS) in Senegal and Freetown (FNA) in Sierra Leone. These two routes together are operated 89 times this month, and make up for 57% of all monthly arrivals at Banjul International Airport.
The longest flight to Banjul BJL is departing from Istanbul (IST). This non-stop flight takes around 7 hours and 10 minutes and covers a distance of 3,332 miles (5,362 km).
List of all direct flights to Banjul
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Banjul, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Banjul.
Airlines flying to Banjul
Currently, there are 13 airlines that fly to Banjul. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most BJL flights:
What is the best time to visit Banjul?
🌴 Tropical
Banjul is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Being located north of the equator, Banjul experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.
Long-Haul Flights to Banjul
Explore all long-haul flights to Banjul with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
Business class flights to Banjul
There are 8 airports that have flights to Banjul in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to BJL are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Banjul
The only intercontinental flights to Banjul International Airport (BJL) are from Europe and the Middle-East, as of April 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from 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 Europe to Banjul
Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights from Brussels (BRU).
TUI Fly: seasonal flights from Brussels (BRU).
Transavia: seasonal flights from Amsterdam (AMS).
TUI Fly: seasonal flights from Amsterdam (AMS).
Euroairlines: seasonal flights from London Gatwick (LGW).
Neos: seasonal flights from Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO).
TAP Portugal (Star Alliance): seasonal flights from Lisbon (LIS).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Banjul
Turkish Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from the Middle-East to Banjul. They fly year-round from Istanbul (IST).
International flights to Banjul
Flights from Belgium to Banjul
Brussels is the only city in Belgium with direct flights to Banjul. From Brussels, you can fly non-stop with Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance) or TUI Fly. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
All flights from Belgium
Flights from Cape Verde to Banjul
In Cape Verde, the only airport that has a direct connection to Banjul is Sal, Cape Verde. From Sal, Cape Verde, direct flights are offered by Transavia, TUI Fly and TUI Fly. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
All flights from Cape Verde
Flights from Guinea to Banjul
There is 1 airport in Guinea that has a direct connection to Banjul, which is Conakry. From Conakry, direct flights are offered by Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance). This route is not operational yet but will start in June.
All flights from Guinea
Flights from Italy to Banjul
In Italy, the only airport that has a direct connection to Banjul is Rome (Fiumicino). From Rome (Fiumicino), direct flights are offered by Neos. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Italy
Flights from Mauritania to Banjul
Nouakchott is the only city in Mauritania with direct flights to Banjul. From Nouakchott, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Mauritania
Flights from Morocco to Banjul
There is 1 airport in Morocco that has a direct connection to Banjul, which is Casablanca. From Casablanca, direct flights are offered by Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).
All flights from Morocco
Flights from Netherlands to Banjul
Amsterdam is the only city in Netherlands with direct flights to Banjul. From Amsterdam, you can fly non-stop with Transavia or TUI Fly. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in March 2027.
All flights from Netherlands
Flights from Nigeria to Banjul
In Nigeria, the only airport that has a direct connection to Banjul is Lagos. From Lagos, direct flights are offered by ValueJet. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
All flights from Nigeria
Flights from Portugal to Banjul
There is 1 airport in Portugal that has a direct connection to Banjul, which is Lisbon. From Lisbon, direct flights are offered by TAP Portugal (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
All flights from Portugal
Flights from Senegal to Banjul
There are 2 airports in Senegal that have non-stop flights to Banjul.
From Cap Skirring, direct flights are offered by Air Senegal.
From Dakar, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Banjul, which are Air Peace, Air Senegal, Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance) and Neos.
All flights from Senegal
Flights from Sierra Leone to Banjul
In Sierra Leone, the only airport that has a direct connection to Banjul is Freetown. From Freetown, direct flights are offered by Air Senegal, ASKY Airlines and Euroairlines.
All flights from Sierra Leone
Flights from Turkey to Banjul
Istanbul is the only city in Turkey with direct flights to Banjul. From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Turkey
Flights from United Kingdom to Banjul
There is 1 airport in United Kingdom that has a direct connection to Banjul, which is London Gatwick. From London Gatwick, direct flights are offered by Euroairlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in September.
All flights from United Kingdom
Alternative airports near Banjul
Flying to an alternative airport near Banjul could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Banjul (BJL) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Cap Skirring (CSK) and Dakar (DSS).
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 into Banjul?
The most convenient airport to fly into Banjul is Banjul International Airport (BJL).
How many airlines fly to Banjul?
There are 13 airlines flying to Banjul from 14 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Banjul?
Brussels Airlines, Air Senegal and Neos operate most flights to Banjul. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Banjul?
Star Alliance and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Banjul.
How many nonstop flights are there to Banjul?
There are roughly 156 flights arriving at Banjul every month (or 35 flights each week), from a total of 14 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 to Banjul?
Dakar, Freetown and Casablanca are the 3 most popular routes to Banjul. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Banjul, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Banjul?
| Dakar to Banjul | 40m |
| Freetown to Banjul | 1h 25m |
| Casablanca to Banjul | 3h 20m |
| Istanbul to Banjul | 7h 10m |
| Nouakchott to Banjul | 1h 10m |
