Cheap flights from Manchester to Banjul

Shoulder weeks around September tend to offer better value than peak periods. Many travellers avoid school holidays and the winter break when prices climb. Weekday departures usually cost less than weekend flights, so plan your schedule accordingly if possible.

Jet2 and Easyjet operate on this route as low-cost carriers with basic fares and optional extras. Royal Air Maroc and Turkish Airlines provide full-service connections through their hubs in Casablanca and Istanbul respectively. Vueling Airlines, TAP Portugal, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Helvetic Airways and Brussels Airlines round out the options with various routing combinations.

Banjul airport sits near the capital city, making ground transport straightforward once you land. Local taxis and hotel transfers are available outside arrivals. Allow extra time during busy periods when queues form at immigration checkpoints.

Currency

GMD (D)

Power sockets

Type G · 230 V

Language

English

Emergency number

112, 116, 118

Driving side

right

Calling code

+220

Internet domain

.gm

Population of Banjul

31 k (2013)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Africa/Banjul)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your fare includes checked baggage if flying with a low-cost carrier
• Confirm which Manchester airport serves your departure flight
• Verify visa requirements for The Gambia before you book
• Review connection times on separate tickets carefully
• Consider traveling outside September if avoiding higher seasonal prices