Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Banjul International Airport (BJL): what you need to know
Traveling over a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Banjul International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that interests you. The top stopovers on the HEL - BJL route are:
Brussels Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Gambia, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have all the necessary information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from HEL to BJL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Banjul International Airport is C$321. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$653. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap flight tickets from HEL to BJL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flight tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Banjul International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from HEL to BJL. There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Banjul International Airport. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Helsinki, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport can be reached in approximately 29 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport will take roughly 44 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near HEL? If you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Banjul International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Banjul International Airport (BJL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Banjul International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BJL instead:
Getting from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to central Banjul
From Banjul International Airport, Banjul is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 37 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Banjul International Airport (BJL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Banjul International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Banjul. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Banjul International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. November is the warmest month in Banjul, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to BJL in March. Average temperatures are between 20ºC and 31ºC then.
More about Banjul
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Banjul right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from HEL to BJL:
Arch 22 and Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Banjul must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Masjid Ali Ibn Abi Taleb.
Complete your Banjul trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Banjul International Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Banjul.
