Banjul International Airport guide
Updated 2026-07-13Banjul International Airport, also known as Yundum International, is The Gambia's only commercial airport. It sits in Yundum, about 26 kilometres from Banjul city centre, and handles all scheduled international traffic for the country. The airport handles around 419,000 passengers annually, with tourism from Europe driving the bulk of traffic.
Services at Banjul International Airport
3 of 6 available- 1optionParkingGCAA Airport ParkingView parking guide
- 6optionsCar RentalsOK Mobility, Avis, Hertz and 3 moreView car rentals guide
- 1optionHotelsWoodpecker ResortView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers419K419,000 in 2023
- Services8listed across 3 of 6 types
- Local timeBanjul time
- IATABJLICAO GBYD
- Opened1963
- Runways1
- Terminals1international
Terminals
1 terminal- MAInternationalMain TerminalBrussels Airlines, TUI Airways, TAP Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Air Senegal, ASKY Airlines, Corendon Airlines, Air Peace, Vueling
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- BanjulNorth of the airport26 km
- SerekundaNorth of the airport13 km
- BrikamaEast of the airport16 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Banjul International Airport?
Banjul International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: BJL, ICAO: GBYD. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Banjul International Airport located?
Banjul International Airport is located in Banjul (Yundum), Western Division, Gambia. The airport coordinates are 13.3380°, -16.6522°.
What services are available at Banjul International Airport?
Banjul International Airport offers: 1 parking options, 6 car rental companies, 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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