Flying from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Banjul International Airport (BJL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Banjul International Airport is 6 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Banjul is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Brussels.
You can choose from three weekly Brussels Airport to Banjul International Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with TUI fly is the earliest available. Brussels Airlines operates the last service of the day at 11:00.
Your BRU 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 when you're traveling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Flying into Banjul (and then seeing more of Gambia!) is a snap with Brussels Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Brussels Airport to Banjul International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Brussels Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for BRU to BJL flights is Brussels Airlines.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Brussels Airport to Banjul International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BRU and BJL include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Tenerife South Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
$160 is the lowest price for a one-way Brussels Airport to Banjul International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $324. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book two months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BRU to BJL.
Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Banjul International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from BRU to BJL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Brussels Airport to Banjul International Airport.
Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
Of the departures from Brussels Airport, 71.97% land on time at their destination.
Central Brussels to Brussels Airport is approximately 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BRU? If you're boarding an early flight from Brussels Airport to Banjul International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Banjul International Airport (BJL)
If you're coming in on a late Brussels Airport to Banjul International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near BJL:
Pick up a Banjul International Airport rental car from top outlets like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR. With your own set of wheels, you can venture farther out of Banjul and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Banjul International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to central Banjul
Banjul International Airport is approximately 26 kilometers from central Banjul. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Banjul International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Banjul in April.
Book your flight from Brussels Airport to Banjul International Airport for November if you want to visit Banjul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BRU to BJL in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Gambia
Serekunda is just one of the many cities in Gambia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Banjul. Around 11 kilometers away to the west, its top attractions include Baitus Salam Mosque, Kotu Beach and Hypolink Village.
Any journey through Gambia should include a visit to Brikama. Brikama Craft Market and Kembujeh Forest Park are highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 23 kilometers south of Banjul.