Flying from Banjul Airport (BJL) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam is one hour ahead of Banjul and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BJL to AMS flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Banjul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BJL and AMS:
Mohammed V Airport
Tenerife South Airport
Amilcar Cabral International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Banjul Airport (BJL) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
R 2,710 is the best price for a one-way Banjul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Return flights start from R 6,513. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from BJL to AMS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Banjul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Banjul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Handy information about Banjul Airport (BJL)
Banjul Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from BJL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Banjul to Banjul Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BJL? If you're boarding an early flight from Banjul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Book a hotel close to AMS if you're catching a late Banjul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car and explore Amsterdam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to central Amsterdam has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Banjul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Amsterdam in February.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Banjul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BJL to AMS in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
The Hague is another favourite destination in the Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without dropping by Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.