Flights to Banjul
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Banjul is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Banjul International Airport (BJL), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banjul International Airport | BJL | 15 km (9 mi) | 11,811 ft | 95 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,811 ft, BJL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 95 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Banjul
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banjul to Bamako | Mali | 937 km (582 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Banjul to Dakar | Senegal | 167 km (104 mi) | about 58 min |
| Banjul to Conakry | Guinea | 538 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Banjul to Camayenne | Guinea | 538 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Banjul to Monrovia | Liberia | 1,016 km (632 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Banjul to Nouakchott | Mauritania | 519 km (323 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Banjul to Pikine | Senegal | 170 km (106 mi) | about 58 min |
| Banjul to Bobo-Dioulasso | Burkina Faso | 1,358 km (844 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Banjul to Bouaké | Ivory Coast | 1,415 km (879 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Banjul to Freetown | Sierra Leone | 662 km (411 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Banjul to Korhogo | Ivory Coast | 1,273 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Banjul to Bissau | Guinea-Bissau | 206 km (128 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Banjul to San-Pédro | Ivory Coast | 1,458 km (906 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Banjul to Guédiawaye | Senegal | 172 km (107 mi) | about 58 min |
| Banjul to Thiès | Senegal | 153 km (95 mi) | about 57 min |
| Banjul to Rufisque | Senegal | 159 km (99 mi) | about 57 min |
| Banjul to Thiès Nones | Senegal | 154 km (96 mi) | about 57 min |
| Banjul to Kayes | Mali | 565 km (351 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Banjul to Manéah | Guinea | 538 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Banjul to Mopti | Mali | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Banjul to Dubréka | Guinea | 526 km (327 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Banjul to Kindia | Guinea | 553 km (344 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Banjul to Guangzhou | China | 13,209 km (8,207 mi) | about 17 h 41 min |
| Banjul to Shenzhen | China | 13,313 km (8,272 mi) | about 17 h 49 min |
| Banjul to Lagos | Nigeria | 2,320 km (1,442 mi) | about 3 h 43 min |
| Banjul to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 13,194 km (8,198 mi) | about 17 h 40 min |
| Banjul to Mumbai | India | 9,467 km (5,883 mi) | about 12 h 53 min |
| Banjul to Mexico City | Mexico | 8,749 km (5,436 mi) | about 11 h 58 min |
| Banjul to Karachi | Pakistan | 8,748 km (5,436 mi) | about 11 h 58 min |
| Banjul to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 11,074 km (6,881 mi) | about 14 h 57 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Banjul?
Banjul International Airport (BJL) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is BJL from Banjul city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Banjul on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.