How to get fromColombo to Banjulby plane, car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Banjul by plane, car, or bus

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Fly to Banjul
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Banjul (BJL)CMB - BJL
24h 35m
$681–2,237
Fly to Cap Skirring Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cap Skirring Airport (CSK)CMB - CSK
2. Drive from Cap Skirring Airport (CSK) to Banjul
24h 36m
$426–1,274
Fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)CMB - DSS
2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakar
3. Take the bus from Parcelles Assainies Terminus to GTSC Kanifing Bus Stn
27h 15m
$508–1,385
Fly to Bissau Airport, drive
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bissau Airport (OXB)CMB - OXB
2. Drive from Bissau Airport (OXB) to Banjul
27h 48m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Banjul (BJL) flights

8Weekly Planes

25h 23mAverage Duration

$648Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10,583.7 km
Duration: 24h 35m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Banjul, The Gambia?

Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and four other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Banjul (BJL) once daily.

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Banjul, Gambia(opens in a new window)

Banjul, officially the City of Banjul, is the capital and fourth largest city of The Gambia. It is the centre of the eponymous administrative division which is home to an estimated 400,000 residents, making it The Gambia's largest and most densely populated metropolitan area. Banjul is on St Mary's Island (Banjul Island), where the Gambia River enters the Atlantic Ocean.

Things to do in Banjul

Albert Market(Opens in a new window)

The Albert Market is a street market in Banjul, the Gambia. Located on Liberation Avenue, the market was built in the mid-nineteenth century.

Abuko Nature Reserve(Opens in a new window)

Abuko National Park is a nature reserve in the Gambia lying south of the town of Abuko. It is a popular tourist attraction and was the country's first designated wildlife reserve.

Kachikally Museum and Crocodile Pool(Opens in a new window)

The Kachikally crocodile pool is located in the heart of Bakau, Gambia, about 10 miles (16 km) from the capital Banjul. It is one of three sacred crocodile pools used as sites for fertility rituals. The others are Folonko in Kombo South and Berending on the north bank.

Gambia National Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Gambia National Museum is a Gambian cultural museum located in Banjul. It is home to historical documents and displays concerning the History of the Gambia.

Places to stay in Banjul

One World Village Guesthouse(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Sunbeach Hotel & Resort(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

Pelican Residence(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Anns Guesthouse BakauGambia(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

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