Flying from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to New York: what you need to know
Banjul International Airport is located in Banjul. Operating on the UTC-4 timezone, New York is 4 hours behind Banjul.
To ensure you catch your flight from BJL to New York, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from BJL to New York. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
To travel to United States for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you have a passport from Gambia. However, visa rules can change and other documentation may be needed depending on the duration and purpose of your visit. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Banjul International Airport to New York.
BJL is around 26 kilometres from central Banjul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 37 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a handy hotel close to BJL? If you've booked an early flight from Banjul International Airport to New York, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to New York
Rs176,863 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Banjul International Airport to New York. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs289,492. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from BJL to New York, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a ticket from Banjul International Airport to New York.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is around 24 kilometres from central New York. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 11 minutes to get there by public transport.
Reserve a hotel near EWR if you're taking a late flight from Banjul International Airport to New York. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Central New York is located around 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Once your flight from Banjul International Airport to New York has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 48 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from BJL to New York, unwind at a hotel near JFK. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to New York
August is the busiest month for flights from Banjul International Airport to New York. To avoid the crowds, travel to New York in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Banjul International Airport to New York for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap flights from BJL to New York sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about New York
Once you've booked your flight from Banjul International Airport to New York, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring New York:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned New York itinerary.
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