Flying from Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) to Banjul International Airport (BJL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Banjul International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Banjul is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Casablanca.
Flights from CMN to BJL start at 01:20 — the earliest with Royal Air Maroc. The latest departure is at 22:55 with Royal Air Maroc. Overall, there are ten weekly Mohamed V International Airport to Banjul International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your CMN to BJL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Banjul (and then seeing more of Gambia!) is a snap with Royal Air Maroc. This popular airline offers direct flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Banjul International Airport.
Royal Air Maroc is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating CMN to BJL flights, Royal Air Maroc has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Mohamed V International Airport to Banjul International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between CMN and BJL include:
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
Currently, Rs57,643 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Mohamed V International Airport to Banjul International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs161,917. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from CMN to BJL, book your journey six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Banjul International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Landing cheap flights from CMN to BJL is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Banjul International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Of all flights departing from Mohamed V International Airport, 64.33% land on time at their destination.
Central Casablanca to Mohamed V International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking an early flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Banjul International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to CMN:
Arriving at Banjul International Airport (BJL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Mohamed V International Airport to Banjul International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BJL instead:
Pick up a Banjul International Airport rental car from top outlets like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR. With your own wheels, you can travel beyond Banjul and explore places that don't always get the spotlight.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Banjul International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to central Banjul
Banjul International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from central Banjul. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Banjul International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Banjul. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Banjul International Airport for November if you'd like to go to Banjul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
March sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CMN to BJL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Gambia
Banjul has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Gambia you'll want to see. Around 11 kilometres west of Banjul, a trip to Serekunda will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Baitus Salam Mosque, Kotu Beach and Hypolink Village.
Travel 23 kilometres south from Banjul and you'll reach Brikama, another well-known stop in Gambia. Be sure to check out Brikama Craft Market and Kembujeh Forest Park.
