Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Banjul International Airport (BJL): what you need to know
London and Banjul follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LHR to BJL flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Banjul International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and BJL:
Mohamed V International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Banjul International Airport flight is R 2,865. A round-trip ticket right now is R 6,139. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LHR to BJL, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Banjul International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LHR to BJL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Banjul International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Banjul International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Banjul International Airport (BJL)
If you're getting in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Banjul International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near BJL:
Venture beyond Banjul and discover new places with your own wheels. You can book a Banjul International Airport rental car from providers like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR.
Reserving your ride from Banjul International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to central Banjul
Banjul International Airport to the centre of Banjul has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
When to fly to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Banjul International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Banjul. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Banjul International Airport for November if you'd like to explore Banjul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
March sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to BJL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Gambia
Banjul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Gambia just waiting to be discovered. About 11 kilometres west of Banjul, a trip to Serekunda will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Baitus Salam Mosque, Kotu Beach and Hypolink Village.
Head 23 kilometres south from Banjul and you'll be in Brikama, another standout destination in Gambia. No trip is complete without seeing Brikama Craft Market and Kembujeh Forest Park.