Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Banjul International Airport (BJL): what you need to know
Banjul is two hours behind Athens and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Your ATH to BJL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Banjul International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ATH and BJL:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Banjul International Airport flight is Rs129,424. A round-trip fare is currently Rs276,138. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from ATH to BJL, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Banjul International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ATH to BJL.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Banjul International Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of the flights that depart from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% arrive on time at their destination.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Banjul International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to ATH:
Arriving at Banjul International Airport (BJL)
If you're arriving on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Banjul International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near BJL:
Grab a Banjul International Airport rental car and visit the lesser-known spots that'll make your trip unforgettable. OK Mobility and OK RENT A CAR can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Banjul and beyond.
Booking your ride from Banjul International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to central Banjul
From Banjul International Airport, Banjul is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Banjul International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Banjul in April.
When reserving your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Banjul International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. November is the warmest month in Banjul, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
March sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ATH to BJL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Gambia
You've visited Banjul, now it's time to explore other corners of Gambia. Travel around 11 kilometres west to Serekunda to check off its popular sights. From Baitus Salam Mosque to Kotu Beach and Hypolink Village, your itinerary will be busy.
Where to next? Journey to Brikama. It's about 23 kilometres south of Banjul and is home to highlights including Brikama Craft Market and Kembujeh Forest Park.
