Travelling from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Banjul Airport (BJL): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Brussels International Airport to Banjul Airport.
Banjul is one hour behind Brussels and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BRU to BJL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Banjul (and then exploring more of The Gambia!) is a snap with Brussels Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Brussels International Airport to Banjul Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Brussels Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for BRU to BJL flights is Brussels Airlines.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brussels International Airport to Banjul Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BRU and BJL:
Barcelona Airport
Mohammed V Airport
Tenerife South Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Banjul Airport (BJL)
At the moment, $273 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Brussels International Airport to Banjul Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $561. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from BRU to BJL by booking at least eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels International Airport to Banjul Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BRU to BJL.
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Handy information about Brussels International Airport (BRU)
75% of flights taking off from Brussels International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Brussels International Airport from central Brussels, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Brussels International Airport to Banjul Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BRU:
Arriving at Banjul Airport (BJL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Brussels International Airport to Banjul Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BJL instead:
Venture beyond Banjul and discover new places with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Banjul Airport rental car from providers like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Banjul Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Banjul Airport (BJL) to central Banjul
From Banjul Airport, Banjul is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Banjul Airport (BJL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Brussels International Airport to Banjul Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Banjul in May.
Book your flight from Brussels International Airport to Banjul Airport for November if you'd like to explore Banjul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BRU to BJL in March. Temperatures average between 19ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of The Gambia
You've done Banjul, now it's time to explore other parts of The Gambia. Journey around 11 kilometres west to Serekunda to tick off its popular sights. From Bijilo Monkey Park to Kotu Beach and Bijilo Forest Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.