Travelling from Frankfurt to Banjul International Airport (BJL): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your trip from in Frankfurt. Explore your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when searching for a flight from Frankfurt to Banjul International Airport (BJL).
Banjul is one hour behind Frankfurt. Banjul International Airport is located in Banjul, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Frankfurt to BJL.
With more people on the move during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to BJL. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Banjul International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Frankfurt Airport:
67.47% of flights taking off from Frankfurt Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Frankfurt to Banjul International Airport. Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is one of the main options between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and BJL.
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Frankfurt to BJL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance of 53.13%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
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 Frankfurt to Banjul International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near BJL instead:
Venture beyond Banjul and discover new places with your own wheels. You can grab a Banjul International Airport rental car from popular outlets like OK Mobility or OK RENT A CAR.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Banjul International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
Right now, C$311 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Banjul International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$742. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Frankfurt to BJL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Frankfurt to Banjul International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt to Banjul International Airport (BJL). June is when most people visit Banjul. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in April.
Book a Frankfurt to BJL flight 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).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Banjul International Airport in March when temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Banjul
Start your Banjul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Banjul International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Masjid Ali Ibn Abi Taleb and Roman Catholic Cathedral are leading attractions which should feature on any good Banjul itinerary.
Explore more of The Gambia
While Banjul is a great introduction to The Gambia, there's a whole lot more to uncover in Basse Santa Su. Located around 257 kilometres to the east, this exciting city has no shortage of things to keep you busy, like River Gambie and Basse Santa Su Central Mosque.
Time for another stop? Set out for Koina. It's around 306 kilometres east of Banjul and features highlights like Koina Central Mosque.