Flying from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Banjul International Airport (BJL): what you need to know
Around 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul International Airport.
Dakar and Banjul follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from DSS to BJL start from 01:40 — the first with Air Peace. The latest departure is at 23:40 with Air Peace. Overall, you can take your pick of 14 weekly Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your DSS to BJL flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul International Airport, so getting to Banjul (and then seeing more parts of Gambia!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Senegal.
With 67.74% of its services landing on schedule, Brussels Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering DSS to BJL flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DSS and BJL include:
Conakry Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul International Airport flight is P5,856. A return plane ticket right now is P11,236. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DSS to BJL, book your trip 11 months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DSS to BJL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul International Airport.
Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Of all flights leaving Blaise Diagne International Airport, 66.96% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Dakar to Blaise Diagne International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul International Airport? Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are near DSS. They're a particularly great option if you're jetting out early.
Arriving at Banjul International Airport (BJL)
If you're coming in on a late Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near BJL:
Travel farther out of Banjul and discover off-the-radar places with your own wheels. You can book a Banjul International Airport rental car from companies like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Banjul International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to central Banjul
Banjul International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from central Banjul. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul International Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Banjul. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. November is the warmest month in Banjul, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DSS to BJL in March. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Gambia
Serekunda is just one of the many places in Gambia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Banjul. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Baitus Salam Mosque, Kotu Beach and Hypolink Village.
Next? Set out for Brikama. It's roughly 23 kilometres south of Banjul and is home to highlights including Brikama Craft Market and Kembujeh Forest Park.