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Banjul International Airport

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Banjul International Airport

Banjul, The Gambia · Africa

The Gambia’s sole international gateway at **Yundum** with **Royal Air Maroc / Turkish / Brussels Airlines / TAP / Vueling / TUI** Europe–Africa pins plus **ASKY / Air Senegal / Air Peace** regional banks — two Priority Pass rooms (**Roumieh Business** 24h + **First Class**).

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6.3/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.4
Comfort & amenities6.2
Food & retail5.8
Ground access5.8
Reliability6.6
Lounges6.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Banjul International Airport

Banjul, The Gambia · Africa

The Gambia’s sole international gateway at **Yundum** with **Royal Air Maroc / Turkish / Brussels Airlines / TAP / Vueling / TUI** Europe–Africa pins plus **ASKY / Air Senegal / Air Peace** regional banks — two Priority Pass rooms (**Roumieh Business** 24h + **First Class**).

Airportist Score

6.3/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.4
Comfort & amenities6.2
Food & retail5.8
Ground access5.8
Reliability6.6
Lounges6.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Best way to city
~35–50 min
Arrivals taxi
Lounges
2
1 rated worth it
Terminals
Main passenger terminal (Yundum)

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A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Banks

Europe leisure + West Africa connectors

RAM / TK / SN / TAP / Vueling / TUI plus ASKY / Air Senegal / Air Peace are the clear pins.

Winter charter peak Nov–Mar — confirm live.

Lounges

Two PP rooms airside

Roumieh Business 24h on 2nd Floor; First Class 10:00–03:00 on 1st Floor.

Match floor to PP strip before walking.

Drinks

First Class alcohol cap

PP First Class lists two complimentary alcoholic drinks; further drinks paid.

Roumieh lists standard alcohol complimentary — confirm live.

Ground

Taxi ~35–50 min into Banjul

Negotiate or use voucher/app framing into Banjul / Senegambia strip.

No invented GMD table — confirm live.

Live conditions

Right now at BJL

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Priority Pass holders on overnight or late banks (Roumieh 24h)
Europe winter-sun charters and scheduled leisure
DSS / CMN / IST connectors via West Africa

Watch out for

First Class Lounge alcohol capped at two complimentary drinks on PP strip
Taxi fares often negotiated — confirm live GMD
Seasonal charter peak Nov–Mar
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.4

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.2

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.8

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

5.8

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.6

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

6.8

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Main passenger terminal (Yundum)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for BJL.

Updated Sep 25, 2026

IATA BJL / ICAO GBYD — Banjul International (Yundum)
GPS 13.338011, -16.652206 · Yundum, West Coast Region
PP Roumieh Business Lounge — airside 2nd Floor opposite lifts; 00:00–23:59; max 3h; under-6 free
PP First Class Lounge — airside 1st Floor after security (left+left); 10:00–03:00; under-4 free; alcohol 2 drinks free then paid
Airlines: AT / TK / SN / TP / VY / TUI / ASKY / HC / P4 — confirm live
Ground: taxi ~35–50 min into Banjul / Senegambia — confirm live GMD

3 official sources

https://www.banjulairport.com/
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/gambia/banjul-international/bjl-roumieh-business-lounge
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/gambia/banjul-international/bnj-first-class-lounge

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Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Arrivals taxi
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Lounges
2 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 1 rated worth it.
Roumieh Business Lounge
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Traveler Tips
Default to 24h Roumieh for odd-hour banks; First Class as overflow.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Roumieh Business Lounge (PP)First Class Lounge (PP)Arrivals taxi
View Amenities
Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff → empty water_options.
View Water
Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
View Reviews

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Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 02:28 GMT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 27, 02:28 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.