Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Banjul International Airport (BJL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Banjul International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 45 minutes.
Banjul is three hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
You can choose from three weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Banjul International Airport flights. The 00:45 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest available. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 01:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your IST to BJL flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Banjul (and perhaps some other great parts of Gambia!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Banjul International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Banjul International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IST and BJL:
Nouakchott International Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
Currently, $559 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Banjul International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,055. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from IST to BJL by booking at least eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Banjul International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from IST to BJL.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Banjul International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Banjul International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near IST:
Arriving at Banjul International Airport (BJL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BJL if you have a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Banjul International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore beyond Banjul and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own wheels. You can pick up a Banjul International Airport rental car from popular outlets like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Banjul International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to central Banjul
From Banjul International Airport, Banjul is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Banjul International Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Banjul. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Banjul International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. November is the warmest month in Banjul, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from IST to BJL in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Gambia
Serekunda is just one of the many cities in Gambia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Banjul. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Baitus Salam Mosque, Kotu Beach and Hypolink Village.
Make your way 23 kilometres south from Banjul to visit Brikama, another notable destination in Gambia. Don't leave without exploring Brikama Craft Market and Kembujeh Forest Park.