Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Banjul Airport (BJL): what you need to know
Banjul's timezone is UTC+0, making Banjul five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your IAD to BJL flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Banjul Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between IAD and BJL include:
Istanbul Airport
Barcelona Airport
Brussels International Airport
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights that take off from Washington Dulles Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to IAD? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Banjul Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Banjul Airport (BJL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BJL if you're on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Banjul Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel farther out of Banjul and head to places that many travellers miss with your own wheels. You can grab a Banjul Airport rental car from companies like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Banjul Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Banjul Airport (BJL) to central Banjul
Banjul Airport to central Banjul has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Banjul Airport (BJL)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Banjul Airport is May, while January is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Banjul based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Banjul Airport for November if you'd like to explore Banjul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
March sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to BJL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of The Gambia
Serekunda is just one of the many cities in The Gambia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Banjul. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Bijilo Monkey Park, Kotu Beach and Bijilo Forest Park.