Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Banjul International Airport (BJL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Banjul International Airport is 5 hours 35 minutes.
Banjul is one hour behind Barcelona and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Every week, there are eight Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Banjul International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, select the 14:05 Vueling flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 15:50 with Vueling.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to BJL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Banjul (and then seeing more of Gambia!) is a snap with Vueling. This popular airline has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Banjul International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Vueling.
With 68.0% of services landing on schedule, Vueling is the most punctual carrier offering BCN to BJL flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Banjul International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BCN and BJL:
Mohamed V International Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Tenerife South Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
90 € is the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Banjul International Airport flight. Return flights start from 229 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from BCN to BJL by booking at least nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Banjul International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near BCN. Whether you have an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Banjul International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Banjul International Airport (BJL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Banjul International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BJL instead:
Travel farther out of Banjul and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Banjul International Airport rental car from popular providers like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Banjul International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Banjul International Airport is April, 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Banjul International Airport for November if you'd like to go to Banjul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to BJL in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Gambia
Banjul has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Gambia you'll want to see. Around 11 kilometres west of Banjul, a visit to Serekunda will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Baitus Salam Mosque, Kotu Beach and Hypolink Village.
Travel 23 kilometres south from Banjul to reach Brikama, another favourite stop in Gambia. Kick off your sightseeing at Brikama Craft Market and Kembujeh Forest Park.