Travelling from Banjul Airport (BJL) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Jeddah's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Jeddah three hours ahead of Banjul.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BJL to JED flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Banjul Airport to Jeddah Airport. Many travellers pass through Mohammed V Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Banjul Airport (BJL) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
Right now, $1,272 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Banjul Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,705. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BJL to JED if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Banjul Airport to Jeddah Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BJL to JED.
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Handy information about Banjul Airport (BJL)
Banjul Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from BJL arrive at their destination without delay.
Banjul Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Banjul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BJL? If you're catching an early flight from Banjul Airport to Jeddah Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Banjul Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Pick up a Jeddah Airport rental car and discover Jeddah and beyond with your own set of wheels. Final Rentals, Avis and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Jeddah Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah Airport to central Jeddah has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month for flights from Banjul Airport to Jeddah Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Jeddah in March.
Lock in your flight from Banjul Airport to Jeddah Airport for July if you want to go to Jeddah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BJL to JED sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
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