Flying from Conakry Airport (CKY) to Banjul Airport (BJL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Conakry Airport to Banjul Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Conakry and Banjul share the UTC+0 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CKY to BJL flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Brussels Airlines is your gateway to discovering Banjul (and perhaps some other great parts of The Gambia!). Browse the direct flights from Conakry Airport to Banjul Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Brussels Airlines.
Brussels Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers CKY to BJL flights. An exceptional 86.67% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Conakry Airport to Banjul Airport. Blaise Diagne International Airport is a popular stopover on the CKY to BJL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Conakry Airport (CKY) to Banjul Airport (BJL)
Rs82,459 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Conakry Airport to Banjul Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs116,577. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from CKY to BJL by booking at least nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Conakry Airport to Banjul Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Conakry Airport (CKY)
66% of flights taking off from Conakry Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Conakry to Conakry Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to CKY? If you're boarding an early flight from Conakry Airport to Banjul Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Banjul Airport (BJL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Conakry Airport to Banjul Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BJL instead:
Pick up the keys to a Banjul Airport rental car from top outlets like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR. With your own set of wheels, you can venture beyond Banjul and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
Booking your ride from Banjul Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Banjul Airport (BJL) to central Banjul
Banjul Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from the centre of Banjul. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Banjul Airport (BJL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Conakry Airport to Banjul Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Banjul in May.
Lock in your flight from Conakry Airport to Banjul Airport for November if you want to visit Banjul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CKY to BJL in March. Average temperatures are between 19ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of The Gambia
Serekunda is just one of the many places in The Gambia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Banjul. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Bijilo Monkey Park, Kotu Beach and Bijilo Forest Park.