Flying from Dubai to Banjul International Airport (BJL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Dubai. Explore your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when planning your flight from Dubai to Banjul International Airport (BJL).
Banjul is four hours behind Dubai. Banjul International Airport is located in Banjul, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Dubai to BJL. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Dubai to BJL leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Dubai Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Banjul International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from Dubai Airport, 74.31% touch down on time at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can reach DWC from central Dubai in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to BJL flight:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance of 56.64%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Banjul International Airport (BJL)
Have a late flight from Dubai to Banjul International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near BJL and hit the pillow fast:
Pick up a Banjul International Airport rental car from top companies like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR. With your own set of wheels, you can go beyond Banjul and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Dubai to Banjul International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
R 6,656 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Banjul International Airport. A return flight starts from R 13,044. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Dubai to BJL. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Dubai to Banjul International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Dubai to BJL.
Uncover a great deal on a flight from Dubai to Banjul International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Dubai to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Dubai to Banjul International Airport (BJL). Visit Banjul in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Dubai to BJL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. November is the warmest month in Banjul, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Banjul International Airport in March when temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Banjul
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Banjul International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Banjul:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Masjid Ali Ibn Abi Taleb and Roman Catholic Cathedral are attractions you won't want to skip in Banjul.
Explore more of The Gambia
Experience the best of Banjul, then continue your journey through other exciting places in The Gambia. Travel east to Basse Santa Su, about 257 kilometres away. River Gambie and Basse Santa Su Central Mosque are great places to begin your adventure here.
Another well-known destination in The Gambia, Koina is roughly 306 kilometres east of Banjul. Make room in your schedule for highlights including Koina Central Mosque.
