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iata: BJL
name: Banjul International Airport
city: Banjul
country: The Gambia
lastUpdated: '2026-09-25'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.banjulairport.com/'
sources:
  - 'https://www.banjulairport.com/'
  - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banjul_International_Airport'
  - >-
    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
  - 'https://www.flightsfrom.com/BJL'
  - 'https://senegambiatravel.com/gambia/guides/gambia-airport-transfers'
quickFacts:
  - 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'
  - No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted
bentoTips:
  - label: Banks
    title: Europe leisure + West Africa connectors
    detail: Winter charter peak Nov–Mar — confirm live.
    summary: >-
      RAM / TK / SN / TAP / Vueling / TUI plus ASKY / Air Senegal / Air Peace
      are the clear pins.
    category: timing
  - label: Lounges
    title: Two PP rooms airside
    detail: Match floor to PP strip before walking.
    summary: 'Roumieh Business 24h on 2nd Floor; First Class 10:00–03:00 on 1st Floor.'
    category: terminal
  - label: Drinks
    title: First Class alcohol cap
    detail: Roumieh lists standard alcohol complimentary — confirm live.
    summary: >-
      PP First Class lists two complimentary alcoholic drinks; further drinks
      paid.
    category: food
  - label: Ground
    title: Taxi ~35–50 min into Banjul
    detail: No invented GMD table — confirm live.
    summary: Negotiate or use voucher/app framing into Banjul / Senegambia strip.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Roumieh Business Lounge
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 00:00–23:59 daily'
    access:
      - Priority Pass (International; max stay 3 hours; children under 6 free)
    bestFor:
      - Overnight and late Priority Pass banks
    summary: >-
      Airside 2nd Floor opposite lifts; 24h; max 3h; quiet area / prayer / day
      beds. Verdict worth-it.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - Alcoholic drinks (standard complimentary)
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
      - Flight information
  - name: First Class Lounge
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 10:00–03:00 daily'
    access:
      - >-
        Priority Pass (International; children under 4 free; alcohol limited to
        2 complimentary drinks)
    bestFor:
      - Daytime/evening Priority Pass when Roumieh is full
    summary: >-
      Airside 1st Floor after security; 10:00–03:00; alcohol cap. Verdict
      depends.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - Alcoholic drinks (standard; 2 complimentary then paid)
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
      - Flight information
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 6.3
slug: bjl
region: Africa
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# Banjul International Airport (BJL)
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**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 6.4 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.2 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 5.8 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 5.8 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 6.6 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 6.8 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Main passenger terminal (Yundum)
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## 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

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/bjl/lounges.md) (free)
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