Flying from Accra Airport (ACC) to Banjul Airport (BJL): what you need to know
Banjul's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Accra.
Your ACC to BJL flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Accra Airport to Banjul Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between ACC and BJL include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Freetown Lungi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Accra Airport (ACC) to Banjul Airport (BJL)
Currently, $733 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Accra Airport to Banjul Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,260. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from ACC to BJL, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Accra Airport to Banjul Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ACC to BJL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Accra Airport to Banjul Airport.
Handy information about Accra Airport (ACC)
Of all flights leaving Accra Airport, 64% land on time at their destination.
To get to Accra Airport from central Accra, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ACC? If you're boarding an early flight from Accra Airport to Banjul Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Banjul Airport (BJL)
If you have a late Accra Airport to Banjul Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near BJL:
Venture beyond Banjul and discover places that are off the radar with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Banjul Airport rental car from popular outlets like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Banjul Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Banjul Airport (BJL) to central Banjul
Banjul Airport to the centre of Banjul has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Banjul Airport (BJL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Accra Airport to Banjul Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Banjul in May.
Lock in your flight from Accra Airport to Banjul Airport for November if you'd like to visit Banjul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ACC to BJL in March if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of The Gambia
Serekunda is just one of the many cities in The Gambia waiting to be explored once you've seen Banjul. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Bijilo Monkey Park, Kotu Beach and Bijilo Forest Park.
