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Banjul International Airport

Banjul (Yundum), Gambia

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Gambia's main international gateway on the Atlantic coast.

Opened

1962

Location

Yundum (Banjul), Gambia

Banjul International Airport, also known as Yundum Airport, is the principal commercial airport serving Gambia and its capital city, Banjul. Located approximately 22 kilometres south of Banjul in the town of Yundum, it handles the majority of the country's international passenger traffic, including a significant volume of leisure travellers from Europe. The airport has historically been an important hub for tourism to Gambia, sometimes called the 'Smiling Coast of Africa.' Charter flights from the United Kingdom and other European countries have traditionally made up a large share of traffic during the tourist season. The facility has undergone various infrastructure improvements over the years and is operated under the oversight of the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority. Its runway is capable of accommodating wide-body aircraft.

Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both international and domestic arrivals and departures.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include taxis and hired vehicles connecting the airport to Banjul city centre approximately 22 kilometres away; no rail link exists.

Airlines here

Airlines serving BJL have included Brussels Airlines, TUI fly, Condor, and various charter carriers, alongside regional African operators.

Notable facts

›The airport's ICAO prefix 'GB' reflects Gambia's international aviation designation.
›Yundum was originally developed as a Royal Air Force base during World War II.
›The airport serves as a key entry point for European sun-seekers visiting Gambia's Atlantic beach resorts.
›A runway length sufficient for wide-body jets allows direct transatlantic and long-haul flights.
›Gambia is one of West Africa's smallest countries, making this airport the nation's sole international gateway.

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Route map (7 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Atlant-Soyuz Airlines

Routes

BJL → DKRAA · L4T

BJL → BCN3G · 319

BJL → DKR3G · 319

BJL → FNA3G · 319

BJL → CMNAT · 738

BJL → OXBAT · 738

BJL → RAIAT · 738

BJL → BCNIB · 320

BJL → LPANT · CR9

BJL → DKRSN · 333

BJL → DKRUA · 333

BJL → BCNVY · 320

BJL → FNAW3 · 73G

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A3193 routes Boeing 737-8003 routes Airbus A3202 routes Airbus A330-3002 routes L4T1 routes Canadair Regional Jet 9001 routes Boeing 737-7001 routes

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