Traveling from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Banjul Airport (BJL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Banjul Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.
Lisbon and Banjul share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Your LIS to BJL flight won't wait if you're 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.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
TAP Air Portugal has direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Banjul Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Banjul — and maybe even more of The Gambia if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with TAP Air Portugal on this route.
TAP Air Portugal is the most punctual carrier offering LIS to BJL flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lisbon Airport to Banjul Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LIS and BJL include:
Istanbul Airport
Barcelona Airport
Mohammed V Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Banjul Airport (BJL)
Right now, $154 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Banjul Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $378. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LIS to BJL.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Banjul Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LIS to BJL.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Lisbon Airport to Banjul Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lisbon Airport, data shows 56% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Lisbon Airport from central Lisbon, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Banjul Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LIS:
Arriving at Banjul Airport (BJL)
If you're getting in on a late Lisbon Airport to Banjul Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BJL:
Explore beyond Banjul and discover new places with your own wheels. You can book a Banjul Airport rental car from popular outlets like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Banjul Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Banjul Airport (BJL) to central Banjul
From Banjul Airport, Banjul is approximately 26 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center driving.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Banjul Airport (BJL)
The quietest month for a flight from Lisbon Airport to Banjul Airport is May, while January is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Banjul based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Banjul is November, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Lisbon Airport to Banjul Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LIS to BJL in March if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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.