Direct flights to Gambia

Visit Gambia and experience the vibrant culture and the long beaches. Here you can learn more about the country and find direct flights to the largest airport.

Despite being Africa’s smallest country, Gambia is well known for its stunning 80 kilometers coastline boasting magnificent beaches and busy fishing villages. Popular with holidaymakers for its palm fringed beaches and lush tropical landscape; it is also a paradise for bird watchers due to the incredible variety and diversity of bird life. Bordered by Senegal, Gambia is a laid-back alternative to the crowded tourist resorts in Europe.

Find a direct flight to Gambia

Banjul, the capital of Gambia is the gateway to the hotels and resorts which run along the 25 miles of the best coastline. Flights to Banjul operate from various airports, and if you want to find a direct flight you can find some of the most popular connections in the list below. By following the links you can see all flight options from each airport.

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What to experience in Gambia

As well as the sun and surf of the coastal resorts, Gambia boasts some truly beautiful nature reserves including the River Gambia National Park - five islands which are home to rescued chimpanzees who are free to live in the wild again and Kiang West National Park which has hundreds of species of animals and birds including bush babies, monkeys, mongooses, hyenas and crocodiles.

Soak up Gambia’s colorful and vibrant culture with a trip to the bustling markets in Banjul where you can practice your bartering skills and purchase some traditional African crafts. Some people have concerns that by booking cheap flights to Banjul they will compromise on the quality of the airline they are traveling on or that their journey will be a lot longer due to more stops or changes of aircraft enroute.

On the contrary, finding cheap Banjul flights may mean that you incur a couple of stops or transits but airlines frequently release fantastic flight deals so you can still find some great offers. Not only can you benefit from a cheap flight to Banjul but you will also have more money left over to spend on shopping, eating out or even to treat yourself to a room upgrade at your hotel.

How to find a cheap flight to Gambia

Directflights.com can help you find your cheap flight to Banjul just by clicking on any of the links below or using our flight search box. We offer a fantastic selection of the cheapest flights to Banjul so you can choose which airline you would like to travel with.

Even if you need to book a last minute flight ticket, Directflights.com will list a great selection of the cheapest flights to Banjul through the fantastic rates we get through our flight partners. The best way to get cheap flights to Banjul is to try and book in advance but airlines often release last minute offers at sale prices so you can still be lucky in securing an amazing deal.

Gambia climate

Gambia's climate is a sub-tropical climate with two variations of distinct dry and rainy seasons. The dry season generally starts in October and ends around mid-June each year. The best time of the year to go on holiday to Gambia is between early November to early April, when the beaches are a lot more pleasant for sunbathing. The average daytime temperature for the whole country is 32°C / 91°F. In the evenings the temperature drops to around 16°C / 60°F.

Along the western part of the country, known as he Kombos, temperatures are moderated by the Atlantic Ocean with less seasonal and daily variability in daytime temperatures. There are about 9 hours of sunshine everyday with virtually clear skies during the dry spell.