Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Banjul Airport (BJL): what you need to know
Manchester and Banjul share the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MAN to BJL flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to Banjul Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between MAN and BJL:
Istanbul Airport
Barcelona Airport
Brussels International Airport
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
65% of flights leaving from Manchester Airport land at their destination on time.
Manchester Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near MAN? If you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Banjul Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Banjul Airport (BJL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Manchester Airport to Banjul Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BJL instead:
Travel beyond Banjul and discover new places with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Banjul Airport rental car from popular providers like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Banjul Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Banjul Airport (BJL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Banjul Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Banjul in May.
The warmest month in Banjul is November, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Banjul Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MAN to BJL in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of The Gambia
Banjul has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of The Gambia waiting to be discovered. About 11 kilometres west of Banjul, a visit to Serekunda will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Bijilo Monkey Park, Kotu Beach and Bijilo Forest Park.