Flying from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Banjul Airport (BJL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 45 minutes.
Dakar and Banjul share the same timezone, UTC+0.
You can take your pick of 13 weekly Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your DSS to BJL flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to Banjul, The Gambia. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul Airport:
The airline most travelers fly with on this route is Air Senegal.
Brussels Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers DSS to BJL flights. A dependable 82.35% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between DSS and BJL include:
Istanbul Airport
Mohammed V Airport
Conakry Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Banjul Airport (BJL)
$102 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul Airport flight. A return flight starts from $184. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book five months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DSS to BJL.
The cheapest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DSS to BJL.
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Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Of the departures from Blaise Diagne International Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Dakar to Blaise Diagne International Airport is around 48 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near DSS. Whether you have an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Banjul Airport (BJL)
If you're arriving on a late Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near BJL:
Line up a Banjul Airport rental car from popular providers like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR. With your own set of wheels, you can venture beyond Banjul and discover places most visitors miss.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Banjul Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Banjul Airport (BJL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Banjul in May.
The warmest month in Banjul is November, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Banjul Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from DSS to BJL in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of The Gambia
Serekunda is just one of the many places in The Gambia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Banjul. Around 11 kilometers away to the west, top sights here include Bijilo Monkey Park, Kotu Beach and Bijilo Forest Park.