Travelling from Vancouver to Banjul International Airport (BJL): What you need to know
Banjul is eight hours ahead of Vancouver. Banjul International Airport is located in Banjul, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Your flight from Vancouver to BJL won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Vancouver to Banjul International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
72% of flights leaving from Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
You can reach CXH from the centre of Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 10 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Vancouver to BJL flight? Check in to a hotel near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Abbotsford International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Banjul International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land as expected. At YXX, that figure is 68%.
About Banjul International Airport (BJL)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Banjul International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near BJL and hit the lights earlier:
Pick up the keys to a Banjul International Airport rental car from top outlets like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR. With your own wheels, you can venture beyond Banjul and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Vancouver to Banjul International Airport flight.
Getting from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to central Banjul
From Banjul International Airport, central Banjul is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
Right now, 888 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Banjul International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.135 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to BJL, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Cheap Vancouver to Banjul International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Vancouver to BJL.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
December is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Banjul International Airport (BJL). Visit Banjul in October for a more low-key escape.
Book a Vancouver to BJL plane ticket departing in November if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Banjul to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
March sees temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Banjul International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Banjul
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Banjul right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Banjul International Airport:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Banjul when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral followed by Roman Catholic Cathedral and Masjid Ali Ibn Abi Taleb.
Explore more of The Gambia
Extend your The Gambia adventure with a visit to Farafenni, located about 113 kilometres east of Banjul. Farafenni Round About is just one of the popular attractions to put on your to-do list.
Set out 257 kilometres east from Banjul to reach Basse Santa Su, another favourite stop in The Gambia. Kick off your sightseeing at River Gambie and Basse Santa Su Central Mosque.
