Travelling from Istanbul to Banjul International Airport (BJL): what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when organising your flight from Istanbul to Banjul International Airport (BJL).
Expect to be in the air for 7 hours 44 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul to Banjul International Airport.
Banjul is 3 hours behind Istanbul. Banjul International Airport is located in Banjul, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
With 3 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 00:45. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from IST to BJL is with Turkish Airlines at 01:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to BJL.
Flying during a popular month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can find a direct flight from Istanbul to Banjul International Airport (BJL) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
When departing from IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Banjul International Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from Istanbul to BJL leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
From central Istanbul, IST is around 48 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Looking for a handy hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Banjul International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Planning to leave from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Banjul International Airport (BJL) out of this hub.
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Banjul International Airport with a stop at Mohamed V International Airport (CMN). A main stopover between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and BJL, it's a good opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 57 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your flight from Istanbul to BJL:
About Banjul International Airport (BJL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Banjul International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BJL instead:
Getting from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to central Banjul
Banjul International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from central Banjul. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 37 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
For a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Banjul International Airport, Rs68,304 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from Rs170,672. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book 10 months before your departure date. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Istanbul to BJL around that time.
To score the lowest price on your tickets from Istanbul to Banjul International Airport, schedule your trip for July (it has the cheapest flights). Travel dates flexible? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
June is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Istanbul to Banjul International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Banjul, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul to BJL for November if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Banjul to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Istanbul to Banjul International Airport in March when temperatures average between 20ºC and 31ºC.
More about Banjul
After locking in your flight from Istanbul to Banjul International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Banjul:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Arch 22, Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral and Masjid Ali Ibn Abi Taleb are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Banjul itinerary.
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