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Only Economy class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Banjul.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Banjul takes 00m, covering 2,768 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Banjul range from £523 to £801, with an average of £641 over the past 12 months. Anything below £523 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the £641 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £575 return via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared with £693 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £75–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Euroairlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £362 to £3,178. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Banjul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £336, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Banjul usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Banjul Yundum Intl (BJL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Banjul route, 51% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Banjul most commonly connect through:

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 63% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Banjul. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £595 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £690, a difference of £95.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 54m, compared to 11h 04m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) and 11h 09m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• TUI Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jet2: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Enter Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Fast, affordable, and convenient transfer options from Banjul Airport to the city centre are available. Taxis and airport shuttles operate 24h from the airport to various destinations and hotels in the city centre. Taxis at Banjul Airport aren’t metered, but prices for most main destinations are fixed and indicated outside the terminal. It is recommendable to pay a taxi using the local currency (GMD) if possible to avoid higher rates associated with foreign currencies. The taxi rate from Banjul Airport to most destinations in Kololi is around 800 GMD (11.41 GBP).

ATMs and cash machines are readily available at Banjul Airport. However, ATMs at this airport can only dispense local currency (GMD). Also, withdrawal limits and fees may apply, so consider arranging with your bank before scheduling a Gambia trip. Cash Machines are located Landside in the Main Arrival Hall. Located Landside, Main Hall, Trust Bank provides a Currency Exchange Service at the airport.

A quick and convenient transfer option from London Paddington to Heathrow is by train. The train stops at all three airports in LHR, and the journey takes around 15min, depending on the destination terminal. The Express Heathrow train runs every 15min from central London to LHR throughout the week from around 05:00 to 23:30.

You will probably want to take a shower or rest after a long flight from London. Banjul Airport has a lounge open to all passengers, including arriving passengers, as long as they have a lounge membership program or a lounge pass. First Class Lounge, located on the 1st floor in the Airside, allows access to all members with lounge membership programs.