Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Banjul International Airport (BJL): what you need to know
Banjul is four hours ahead of Washington DC and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IAD 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.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Banjul International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAD and BJL:
Brussels Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
Right now, 456 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Banjul International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 650 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from IAD to BJL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Banjul International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from IAD to BJL.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights that leave from Washington Dulles International Airport reach their destination on time.
Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 3 hours 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Banjul International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Banjul International Airport (BJL)
If you're getting in on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Banjul International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near BJL:
Pick up the keys to a Banjul International Airport rental car from leading providers like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR. With your own wheels, you can travel beyond Banjul and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Banjul International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to central Banjul
Banjul International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Banjul. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Banjul International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Banjul in April.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Banjul International Airport for November if you'd like to go to Banjul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
March has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAD to BJL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Gambia
You've visited Banjul, now it's time to discover other corners of Gambia. Journey about 11 kilometres west to Serekunda to check off its must-visit sights. From Baitus Salam Mosque to Kotu Beach and Hypolink Village, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Have time for another stop? Find your way to Brikama. It's about 23 kilometres south of Banjul and boasts highlights including Brikama Craft Market and Kembujeh Forest Park.