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BJL Banjul International Airport

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Banjul International Airport (BJL) serves Brikama, about 7 km north of Brikama. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABJL
ICAOGBYD
ServesBrikama
From centre7 km
Non-stop7
Airlines9
TimezoneAfrica/Banjul
Elevation29 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Banjul International Airport to Brikama

The airport is about 7 km north of Brikama, about 22 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~22 minmetered
Private transfer~22 minfixed upfront
Car rental~22 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From BJL to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Serekunda12 km24 min—
Banjul15 km32 min—
Bakau16 km33 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Banjul International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Banjul ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Banjul International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 7 destinations, operated by 9 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Royal Air Maroc · Atlant-Soyuz Airlines · Iberia Airlines · Binter Canarias · Brussels Airlines · United Airlines · Vueling Airlines · World Scale Airlines · American Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Banjul International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Banjul International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Banjul shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Airports nearby

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Banjul International Airport to the centre of Brikama?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 7 km north of Brikama, about 22 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Banjul International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Banjul International Airport to Brikama?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Banjul International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Banjul International Airport?
About 7 destinations, including Dakar, Barcelona, Freetown, Gran Canaria. 9 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Banjul International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Banjul International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Banjul International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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