Gambia · BJL
Flights to Banjul from the UK
The Gambia is one of the few West African destinations flown direct from the UK, and it is a winter route — the direct services run through the cooler months and thin out over the summer. If you are travelling outside that window, expect to connect through Brussels, Casablanca or Istanbul instead. Ask us early for December and February, when the direct seats go first.
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Flights from the UK to Banjul
We quote every one of these by hand. Pick a departure airport and we will come back with the real fare on your dates.
Departure dates shown are examples and move forward automatically — we are not holding these seats. Prices, where shown, are indicative and change daily.
Airport
Banjul International (BJL)
Flight time
about 6h direct from London in the winter season
Best time to go
November to April, the dry season
Currency
Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Time zone
GMT
Country
Gambia
Flight times are approximate and depend on the routing. Ask us for the exact schedule on your dates.
When to go to Banjul
Based on the climate and the school and holiday calendar, not on fares. We have no live pricing — ask us for the actual cost on your dates.
Time in Banjul
London
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Banjul
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Same time as London · GMT
How long it takes to Banjul
Usually connecting through
The cheapest fare is often the longest journey. Tell us which matters more and we will price both.
Flying to Banjul from your airport
Journey length from each UK airport — hours, not fares.
- LHRLondon Heathrow10h–14h
via Brussels or Casablanca
- LGWLondon Gatwick6h
Direct — no change of plane
- MANManchester6h
Direct — no change of plane
- BHXBirmingham10h–14h
via Brussels or Casablanca
- EDIEdinburgh10h–14h
via Brussels or Casablanca
- GLAGlasgow10h–14h
via Brussels or Casablanca
Leaving from a regional airport usually means one stop — sometimes cheaper than the train to Heathrow, sometimes not. Ask us and we will price both.
Who flies to Banjul
These are the carriers we most often quote on this route. The cheapest is rarely the same one twice, which is the reason to let us check rather than assume.
TUI Airways
Brussels Airlines
Royal Air Maroc
Turkish AirlinesBefore you travel to Banjul
Entry
Entry rules differ by nationality, and The Gambia treats several Commonwealth passports differently from others. Check gov.uk for your own passport before booking.
Health
A yellow fever certificate is required if you are arriving from a country where yellow fever is a risk — including several you might connect through. Malaria precautions are advised.
How far ahead to start
Real lead times for Banjul — the parts that cannot be rushed.
8 weeks before
Vaccinations
Some courses take time to complete, and a yellow fever certificate is only valid from 10 days after the jab.
On the day you book
Travel insurance
Cancellation cover only protects you against what happens after the policy starts, so buying it later leaves a gap.
1 week before
Confirm baggage
Extra allowance bought in advance costs far less than at the airport desk — the usual sting on this route.
24 hours before
Check in
Seats fill fast on busy routes and families get split up. Confirm the schedule at the same time.
Requirements depend on your nationality, not where you live, and they change without notice. Confirm yours at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice before booking anything non-refundable — or just ask us. Our travel guide covers passports, visas and vaccinations in full.
What does Banjul cost right now?
Fares on this route move daily and differ by UK departure airport. Tell us your dates and we will come back with a real price — including baggage, which is where these routes usually catch people out.
Flying to Banjul — your questions
The things people ask us most about this route. Anything else, just call 020 4618 3838.
The direct flight is about 6h direct from London in the winter season. With one stop it is typically 10–14 hours depending on the layover, so the cheapest ticket is often the longest day.
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