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Banjul International Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

933 Km

Cheapest Bamako to Banjul Flight Tickets

Air Senegal
31 Jan, Fri
03:55 PM
Bamako - Banjul
1 stop
5h 15m
BKO-BJL
9.897 TL
Air Senegal
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Transportation to Airport from Bamako City Center

Modibo Keita Intl. - Bamako Senou Intl. Airport

To get to Bamako Airport, which is located 22 kilometers outside Bamako, you can take a taxi from the city center or you can take advantage of airport shuttle service provided by your hotel. Although it is not one of the most commonly preferred options to travel to the airport in the city, car rental option is also available. Another alternative offered to the passengers in Bamako in this regard is the private shuttle services which can be used by booking in advance.

Taxi

Bamako is a city where taxis are frequently preferred by foreign travelers for transportation. You can take advantage of the taxi option, which is both safe and fast, to get to the airport from the city center. Taking a taxi doesn't cost a lot because the airport is not too far from the city center and taxi option is much more practical on this route compared to other alternatives. You can complete your journey from Bamako city center to Bamako International Airport by paying 7000 CFA as taxi fare.

Rent a car

Local rental companies are mostly available in Bamako; however, if you want to rent a car from an international car rental company that has an office at the airport, you can get this service from AVIS. It is recommended that you should travel with a local guide to certain areas for safety reasons while driving the rental car, which is a useful way of traveling to other cities and regions around Bamako. You will arrive at Bamako Airport by driving in half an hour.

Private Shuttle Services

Private shuttle services are another transportation alternative in the city for families and more crowded passenger groups to get to the airport. Private shuttle charges are not so high in general; however, it would be a budget-friendly option to give information about your location in Bamako city center before completing your reservation and to get information about how much you need to pay to reach the airport. Private shuttles mostly accept payments in local currency, but you can also offer to pay the cost of shuttle service in Euro or Dollars. However, you need to make sure that you are not overcharged due to exchange rate differences.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Some hotels in the capital Bamako also offer free and paid airport shuttle services. Just like the taxis, hotel shuttles pick you up from your hotels and take you quickly to the gates of the airport terminals. Another advantage of traveling by hotel shuttle services is that they are much safer. So, you can easily prefer to travel to Bamako International Airport, the starting point of your trip, by hotel shuttle services from Bamako city center.

Airport Information

Bamako International Airport, which connects Bamako, the capital city of Mali, to a number of important destinations in the world, especially in Africa and Europe, hosts direct flights to the cities such as Istanbul, Paris, Dakar and Abidjan. In addition to the lounge at the airport, there are also kiosks and restaurants where you can get a snack. You can also benefit from car rental service at Bamako Airport and then deliver the car to the car rental offices at the airport and catch your flight.

Transportation to Banjul City Center from Airport

Banjul International Airport

From Banjul International Airport, which serves in the capital city of Gambia, Banjul, you can take a taxi, which are always available out in front of the terminal, or one of the other alternatives such as a shuttle, bus and rental car. Transportation costs in the city are generally not very high and taximeters are not available in taxis. You can find out the average fare you will pay for taxi or shuttle services by meeting with the drivers in advance, and you can choose one of the VIP vehicles if you wish.

Taxi

At Banjul International Airport it is possible to find a taxi at suitable times for all flights. By using the green and yellow taxis at the airport you can have a comfortable journey to the city center of Banjul. There are usually no taximeters in Banjul taxis, but you can learn the pre-determined fares for certain distances from the taxi drivers in advance and then travel to the center by taxi. The cost of a taxi from the airport to the center in Banjul varies between 200-300 Gambian Dalasi. If you pay in a foreign currency you should also remember that the taxi fare may increase at Banjul Airport. If you need to travel from the airport to places such as Kotu, Koloi or Bakau, you can take advantage of taxis by paying 400-500 Gambian Dalasi.

Airport Shuttle

Those staying in Banjul and nearby hotels can book shuttles in advance and complete their journey to the center of Banjul with these comfortable vehicles departing from Banjul International Airport. By contacting the hotel you are staying at, you can make a reservation for the shuttles departing from the terminal of Banjul International Airport and you can get on the service and travel to the center without the need for a taxi or other alternative vehicles at the exit of the terminal. It is also possible to make reservations for airport shuttles in Banjul online.

Rental Car

If you prefer to rent a car from the airport in the capital of Gambia to the center, in advance you can call the Hertz office on +220/9903919. If you decide to rent a car after you have landed at the airport, you can get help from the car rental offices located at Banjul International Airport.

VIP Services

It is also possible to find more comfortable and exclusive vehicle options such as VIP services at Banjul International Airport. From here you can rent both minibus type luxury vehicles and limousines. The vehicles that you can use by booking in advance provide a safe, fast and relaxing journey to the center of Banjul. You can reserve a VIP shuttle vehicle before landing at the airport by researching on the internet in advance and when you reach the terminal of Banjul International Airport, you can find your car ready.

Private Vehicle

Banjul International Airport has a car park for 200 vehicles and a sufficient number of waiting areas for passengers traveling by private vehicles. You can travel to Banjul city center without difficulty by driving your car, but visitors who are unfamiliar with the city are recommended to travel with their relatives.

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