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Banjul
14h 30m4 stops
from $867per person
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What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to the Gambia?

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to the Gambia is October, when tickets cost $508 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,127 and $1,002 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to the Gambia?

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to the Gambia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$396
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Banjul

FAQs - booking Gambia flights

  • Which city should I fly into to access Abuko Nature Reserve?

    If you are a nature and outdoor enthusiast, Abuko Nature Reserve in Gambia is one the places high on your must-visit Gambia list. The nature reserve is home to several wild animal species and attracts over 30,000 visitors annually. If you want to see some of what Gambia has to offer, ook your flight to Banjul International Airport (BJL), the closest international airport to this nature reserve. The airport is about 7 miles from the nature reserve, and you can get shuttle transfers to this destination.

  • What are my best options for flights to the Gambia from Southeast U.S.?

    Travelers from the Southeast U.S. who plan to visit the Gambia can find departing flights from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Since most airports in Florida and other states in the Southeast don’t have connecting flights to BJL, you can fly to ATL, where you’ll find flights with two or more stops.

  • What are the passport and visa requirements for visiting Gambia?

    You will need a passport and a visa to visit Gambia as a US citizen. Your passport must remain valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in Gambia. The passport should also have at least one blank page before you’re allowed entry into Gambia. The government of Gambia requires that all US citizens acquire a visa before they are allowed in Gambia. You can get a typical 30-day tourist visa on arrival at the airport or the same from the embassy of Gambia.

  • How do I get to the Gambia from Boston?

    Different airlines offer one-stop flights from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to BJL. Major airlines with one-stop flights on this route include Vueling, LEVEL, and Iberia Airlines.

  • Which is the most convenient airport to fly to in the Gambia?

    Banjul International Airport (BJL) is the main airport serving flights from the US and the best airport to fly into from Gambia. It is the only international airport in the Gambia, located in Banjul, the capital of Gambia. The airport receives flights from major US airports, including New York (JFK) and Newark (EWR). Being situated in the Capital, Banjul International Airport (BJL) places you in a strategic position to explore the Gambia, with many transport options to get you to the smaller towns.

  • What transportation options are available from Banjul International Airport to Banjul city center?

    Getting to Banjul city center from BJL is not that complicated since there are multiple transportation options at the airport. Some local car rental companies offer pickup services on arrival. Hertz has a rental desk at the airport. Taxis are the most popular transportation option from BJL to Banjul city center with a fixed rate to specific destinations. You’ll find them outside the Arrivals section.

  • What are the most common layover cities when flying to Gambia?

    There are no direct flights to Gambia, with every flight from the US to Gambia having at least a single layover en route. The layovers are determined by the airline you choose to fly with rather than the origin airport. If you are on a single-layover flight from EWR or JFK, Royal Air Maroc and Turkish Airlines are the two carriers that offer this type of flight, and you will have your layover in Casablanca and Istanbul, respectively. All flights from all other airports have at least two stops, one usually in North America or Europe and the other stop in an airport in Africa.

  • Which airlines offer Business Class flights to the Gambia?

    Different airlines offer Business Class flights to the Gambia through their connecting flights, including Royal Air Maroc, Iberia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and Vueling Airlines. Most of these providers have one-stop flights from various departure points in the U.S. to BJL.

  • Which airport should I fly to to access the eastern region of the Gambia?

    Since Gambia has only one airport, BUJ, which is on the western side of the country, you will need to look for alternatives to fly to the eastern parts of Gambia. A good airport you can fly to is Tambacounda Airport (TUD) in the neighboring Senegal. The airport is less than 2 hours from the Gambian border, and only 6 hours away from Banjul.

  • Are there lounges at Banjul International Airport?

    BJL has a VIP lounge in the departure area for travelers who want to unwind. Lounge access is reserved for Business and First Class travelers using some airlines and those who hold VIP lounge cards. For alternative places to relax, you can check into nearby hotels. Woodpecker Resort, approximately 1.8 miles from the airport, is a great option.

  • What airport is a good alternative for Banjul international Airport (BUJ)?

    Banjul International Airport is the only airport in Gambia, and serves all international flights to Gambia. A good alternative to BUJ is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) in Dakar, in the neighboring Senegal. it is one of the main international airports serving the region, with regular flights to Banjul on Air Senegal. the airport is also only 6 hours away by road from Banjul.

  • Which other cities can I fly to from Banjul International Airport?

    BJL is well-connected to other airports and cities in Africa and Europe. You can fly to cities like Casablanca, Morocco (CMN), Dakar, Senegal (DSS), Nouakchott, Mauritania (NKC), Conakry, Guinea (CKY, Lagos, Nigeria (LOS), Istanbul, Turkey (IST), Lisbon, Portugal (LIS), Paris, France (CDG), and London, England (LHR). There are one-stop flights from BJL to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to the Gambia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United States to the Gambia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to the Gambia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to the Gambia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to the Gambia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from the United States to the Gambia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to the Gambia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United States to the Gambia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Gambia

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Gambia flight deals.
  • Banjul International Airport (BJL) is the only international airport serving flights from the US to Gambia. The airport is located in Banjul, the capital of Gambia, serving the Banjul metropolitan area, Serekunda, Kaolack, Thies, and Ziguinchor.
  • Travelers from the MidWest regions of the U.S. can find flights to the Gambia at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Ohio. Multiple airlines offer connecting flights to Banjul International Airport (BJL) with two or more stops. Since flights from CMH to BJL are quite limited, you can fly to airports in nearby states with regular connections to the Gambia, like New York.
  • Banjul International Airport (BJL) is the hub airport of the Carrier Royal Air Maroc. Royal Air Maroc offers one of the few single-layover flights from the US to Gambia and offers numerous connections to Casablanca.
  • If you want to grab a drink or a bite after your flight to BJL, you’ll find multiple bars and restaurants in the main hall. Different food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules. You can choose from a broad menu and enjoy your meals with a view of the surrounding area.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the best airport for flights to Gambia from the West Coast. You will find numerous double layover flights from Royal Air Maroc, Air France, and Turkish Airlines to Gambia from LAX.
  • For currency exchange services at Banjul International Airport, you’ll find a currency exchange kiosk operated by Trust Bank at the airport’s Main Hall in the Landside section.
  • If you are flying to Gambia from the East Coast, JFK and EWR should be your airport of choice. These airports offer several flights to the Gambia, including some of the quickest flights taking just over 16 hours.
  • If you plan on renting a car at BJL, ensure you also rent a car seat for the kids. Safety is a priority at BJL, and airport security is strict on using car seats in Gambia.
  • If you are flying from Central USA, consider flying out of Atlanta (ATL) over O’Hare International (ORD). Most flights from ATL have two layovers, while those from ORD have three stopovers en route.
  • If you are looking for single-layover flights from the US to Gambia, you will only access them from New York (JFK) and Newark (EWR). These two are the only airports operating single-layover flights to BJL, with almost every other airport offering double-layover flights to Gambia.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to the Gambia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to the Gambia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4464 reviews
7.8Crew
7.3Boarding
7.5Food
7.5Entertainment
7.3Comfort
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The taxi drivers are very rude. Didn’t wait. They said you come in 5minutes or I leave. Did not leave any messages on front desk and they left. We have to hire new cabs in turkey.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2026
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The taxi drivers are very rude. Didn’t wait. They said you come in 5minutes or I leave. Did not leave any messages on front desk and they left. We have to hire new cabs in turkey.

Everything was good except for the seating arrangements. We could not get seats to be seated together with my wife. We’re unfortunately.

My first time in business class The in flt staff was outstanding in every aspect of service, the food was amazing, the business seat space made the 11 hour journey easy peazy

It was good, but always can be better. The airplane was old.

I always travel on Turkish Airlines but seriously I am I am considering to change because this is not the first time that the flight attendant are rude and they dont help. I asked for cold water with ice 5 times and I got water with no ice and this is not the first time to ask for something and you dont get it. Also I noticed this behavior only towards people who are not turkish.

There were not enough extra leg room options to purchase. Also the seat Infront of mine was broken and the gentleman literally laid back into my lap for the whole trip. This was the most uncomfortable trip I have ever been on

A lot of things can be done to improve in flight experience

Average at every level . Poor entertainment selection. Boarding was very poor and disorganized. Flight was late by one hour .

Spent over $20k on for business class tickets from DFW. They used a very old Boeing 777 with old Business class cabin which was unclean and stained seats. On a route they normally operate the modern Boeing 787. The cabin heat was set to hot for 11 hours. On the IST LHE route the business class experience got even worse. They operate an even older Airbus A330 where trip was falling apart, seat recline did not operate and the whole experience left us hugely disappointed. Next time we likely will shift to better quality product which stands up to their hype. Turkish need to relook at their fleet plans and not use their worst assets of perceived week markets such as Pakistan.

The flight from Houston to Chicago was delayed, causing us to miss our connecting flight to Madrid, losing our Rental Car booking in Bologna taking alternative travel routes to get to our initial destination in Pizza by the 15th. We got the notification of the delay as we were traveling the 3 1/2 hours from Corpus Christi, Texas to Houston Texas for the initial flight. The delays hauling luggage all over Milan‘s Central train station to catch trains to get to Pizza the same day resulting us arriving in Pizza at 2 AM leaving us no time to rest as there was a 9 o’clock checkout time the next morning. The first 72 hours of the trip with nothing but headache, a knee injury from the excessive walking and a delayed car rental replacement, which ended up costing significantly more.

I enjoyed it, again I believe air Canada has better seating options and better drink options

Plane congestion resulted in a 1 hr wait from landing to arrival at the gate. This was in addition to also experiencing extreme delays on my incoming flight.

Delayed too much. 1.5 hrs in the airport and another 1 hr in the runway. Got too late in the night. There was no proper food available.

awesome team work seen since on board till off plane in my destination. thanks you so much.

Job well done, being treated for good and helping a lot . thanks you so much till will meet against.

Very disappointing that on an international business class flight they would not give me access to the lounge in Boston. They said it was because it was a codeshare flight. International business class should include lounge access regardless of codeshare.

They did not have free WIFI and I was not okay with that!

Food was very bad Crew was not so welcoming. Chairs was so uncomfortable

Flight was on time, clean, etc. Despite connecting to your wi fi I was unable to use your app to watch entertainment.

I initially boarded in a very comfortable and large plane and was told there was a mechanical issue with a waste receptacle. We sat on the plan for a good few hours, then were told we can deplane and that we would take off shortly. Delays continued and four hours later my flight was cancelled, and I had to quickly rebook another. The flight I rebooked was also delayed, and I when we boarded, I wound up on a small plane in a middle seat for the 6-hour journey and it was extremely uncomfortable. No issues with the staff in any way, just the overall experience of the delays, cancellations, and downgrade in comfort on such a long flight. It is significantly impactful on how you feel post travel and I was exhausted and sore from the experience.

Spacious and clean aircraft. Good food. Economy will always be squeezed but thankfully I had an aisle seat for stretching exercises. Good selection of movies, particularly Spike Lee joint.

Unfriendly, 8 hours delayed, no lounge access even flying business. Don’t fly Brussels

Flight from London was delayed so missed the connecting flight. Taking 2 days to get to destination which should have only taken a few hours.

Suitcase didn’t arrive to Stockholm. Chairs y comfy and not even water is offered

On board service was decent. I like the legroom at UA that seems to be more than in other airlines

It was really good because the employees were very nice and fun to talk to. The entertainment was nice because they had plenty of movies to watch.

The flight went well, only during the flight from Brussels to Vilnius I would have liked if they had at least given us plain water to drink.

The crew and the flight were excellent, the food might be better!

This was absolutely one of the worst experiences of my life. I came to Europe for a 2 week trip and the airline was probably the most disorganized airline I’ve ever seen in my life. They lost my luggage. I had tracking on it for just such an occasion and told them EXACTLY where it was in the terminal and they somehow failed to get it out on the flight that night, since we were leaving for Switzerland the next day there was no way they would get it to our hotel in time. Seriously, take another airline at any cost. It’s not worth whatever you pay…you’ll end up paying a lot more in the end. My medication is in the bag and I can’t get to it and don’t know how I will get it.

I felt the overall quality of the plane and food service was less than that of their partner airlines, United. An example was wine was served in paper cups in premium economy class. There was no real silverware, napkins or a welcome kit other than a pillow and blanket.

Lufthansa was great. Crew on board excellent. Frankfort passport control horrible it took about two hours to get through. After waiting in line for hours there was a discussion with the passenger in front of me that was taking forever. The couple behind me had a connecting flight to Turkey in 30 minutes and asked border control officer of her situation and the control officer told the couple in a nasty tone if you don’t like it you can go to another line which would have surely made her miss the flight. Border patrol officers were not helpful. Finally made it through I had to exit and reentry for security check for my connecting flight which Lufthansa changed gates and I had to run to get to A60. Which it seemed 2 kilometers to get to but I made it. If i fid not have 2.5 hrs layover i would have missed my connecting flight to Milan. Not sure if I will fly through Frankfort in the future.

TV wasn’t working, flight attendants never came when turning on the light, luggage was delayed and when delivered it was broken. No suitcase for the rest of our 2 week trip with no response when claimed filed

Lost our luggage, now two days and four $30 each taxi trips to airport and long lines in taxi queue because Lufthansa didn’t get it right, by not recognizing new delays between flights caused byEU new lengthy crossing requirements for non EU travelers, so luggage lost because traditionally methodical and orderly Germans not paying attention.

When our flight was canceled and rebooked, my husband's meal request was not transfered. As a result, there was nothing he could eat for dinner and breakfast on the new flight, save a side salad and roll.

I was booked to travel from Dallas to Nairobi via Chicago and Brussels and had been issued boarding passes for all three segments of my journey. At the boarding gate in Dallas, I was required to check my carry-on luggage due to limited cabin space. Despite my attempts to explain that I was traveling internationally and would not have access to the bag during transit, my concerns were not considered. I also informed the staff that I did not have a padlock to secure the luggage, but this was disregarded. Consequently, I had to hastily transfer essential items from my carry-on into my handbag. Unfortunately, the onboard experience on the Chicago to Brussels flight further reinforced my dissatisfaction. The cabin crew appeared disengaged, indifferent, and lacking in attentiveness, resulting in a service experience that fell well below my expectations.

I was booked to travel from Dallas to Nairobi via Chicago and Brussels and had been issued boarding passes for all three segments of my journey. At the boarding gate in Dallas, I was required to check my carry-on luggage due to limited cabin space. Despite my attempts to explain that I was traveling internationally and would not have access to the bag during transit, my concerns were not considered. I also informed the staff that I did not have a padlock to secure the luggage, but this was disregarded. Consequently, I had to hastily transfer essential items from my carry-on into my handbag. To my surprise, upon arriving at Chicago Airport, I observed numerous international travelers boarding with cabin bags that were significantly larger than mine. This experience left me extremely disappointed and led me to decide against using United Airlines for future international travel, a sentiment I have also shared with friends and family. Unfortunately, the onboard experience on the Chicago to Brussels flight further reinforced my dissatisfaction. The cabin crew appeared disengaged, indifferent, and lacking in attentiveness, resulting in a service experience that fell well below my expectations.

Flight was on time and got us to destination quicker than scheduled.

It is ridiculous that Lufthansa weighs your carry-on bags. It's also ridiculous how strict they are about the 50 pound rule when you're flying overseas for nearly 3 weeks. The reality is, that if you book a business or first class ticket you get a $70 luggage allowance. It's bullshit that it's not about safety. It's not about regulation. It's about money. And that pisses me off. Furthermore, under price, which I assume was the travel consolidator for my ticket sold me some bullshit ticket that did not include to check luggage. What a bunch of nonsense. That's a scam. There shouldn't even be a ticket offered to Europe without checked luggage. I don't know how most people are, but now I'm gonna be very skeptical about using KAYAK again and flying Lufthansa. I think maybe it's best I just booked with the airline directly.

The tv and remote didn’t work. The plug to charge our phone didn’t work.

I have very bad experience with United because Vince two weeks that I did not receive my luggage yet

We missed our connection and they put us in a hotel our luggage didn't get rerouted with us so we arrived with no luggage

The crew was friendly, 5/5 stars. The food was better than ok, 3.5/5 stars. The seats were tight, 3/5 stars. The entertainment was 2/5 stars because of lack of WiFi.

ldid not like the late departure did not like the late food service. Food should have been serve earlier ro allow more sleeping time. Did not like beeing interrupted just to show announcement about their duty free onboard Finally baggage did not make it to final destination and are still in casablanca.

My luggage was left behind in Miami. I wasn’t the only one. I couldn’t get a boarding pass from air Maroc but I got one from American Airlines for the air Maroc leg. I had the sense of getting in line with air Maroc boarding crew and showed them my AA boarding pass for air Maroc and I got a new one from them. There were several passengers filing missing bags reports in Casablanca so I assume there isn’t a good coordination between airlines. My AA bag ticket says Casablanca but it is from AA. I wasn’t the only one missing a bag.

I couldn’t find my boarding pass with the information provided by Underpricer. It took me several hours to find what the issue was. Finally I got the right code to get my boarding pass from American Airlines. Underpricer WhatsApp call center finally got it right. When I got to Casablanca my luggage was left in Miami. Not sure which airline fault it was if Air Maroc or AA. I filled out a report with Air Maroc

I would like to praise one of the stewards, Mohamed, who was swift and efficient to help me as I was not feeling well at some point during the flight.

Improve food quality and clean the seat . Bathrooms not clean

I had pre booked gluten free as a meal preference. Nothing of that was considered during my flight. The attendant said he had no idea and would check but never returned with a response. I did not eat anything that flight and was super hungry

Stay away at all cost! Late boarding, late departure, inoperable seat controls and entertainment screens, very rude cabin crew,

3 hour delay, very rude flight attendant the food was horrible.

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