Flying from Toronto to Banjul International Airport (BJL): What you need to know
The timezone in Banjul is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Toronto. Banjul International Airport is located in Banjul.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to BJL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Banjul International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
64% of flights taking off from Toronto Pearson International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Toronto to BJL flight? Kick back in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 62%.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
From the centre of Toronto, YHM is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Banjul International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down as expected. At YHM, that rate is 71%.
About Banjul International Airport (BJL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Banjul International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BJL instead:
Grab the keys to a Banjul International Airport rental car from providers like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR. With your own set of wheels, you can venture beyond Banjul and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks before your Toronto to Banjul International Airport flight.
Getting from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to central Banjul
Banjul International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Banjul. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
507 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Banjul International Airport. A return flight starts at 908 €. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Toronto to BJL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
December is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Banjul International Airport (BJL). Plan your visit to Banjul in October if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Toronto to BJL plane ticket departing in November if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Banjul to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Banjul International Airport in March when temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Banjul
After booking your flight from Toronto to Banjul International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Banjul:
Your trip to Banjul wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you won't want to miss include Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Roman Catholic Cathedral and Masjid Ali Ibn Abi Taleb.
Explore more of The Gambia
Extend your The Gambia trip with a visit to Farafenni, located about 113 kilometres east of Banjul. Farafenni Round About is just one of the top sights to put on your must-do list.
Journey 257 kilometres east from Banjul and you'll find yourself in Basse Santa Su, another favourite stop in The Gambia. Don't leave without exploring River Gambie and Basse Santa Su Central Mosque.
