# BJL — Banjul (Banjul International)

> BJL (Banjul International) is the main international airport serving Banjul, Gambia. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/bjl-banjul

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Green tourist taxi
- **Typical fare:** D 1,500–2,500 (~US$22–US$37)
- **Journey time:** 25–40 min
- **Pickup point:** Rank outside arrivals
- **Key warning:** Fare list is posted — check it
- **Fare reality (BJL → Kololi / Senegambia):** expected D 1,500–2,500 tourist taxi · concerning D 3,000+ · likely scam D 4,000+
- **Overall risk:** medium — Airport is 24 km southwest of central Banjul / 15 km from Serrekunda. Green-topped 'tourist taxis' at rank quote D 1,500–2,500 to Kololi/Senegambia. Yellow local taxis are cheaper but need haggle.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of BJL, ranked

1. **Green tourist taxi** _(recommended)_ — cost D 1,500–2,500, journey 25–40 min, wait 5 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated; Posted fares
   - Cons: Premium
2. **Yellow local taxi (negotiated)** _(recommended)_ — cost D 800–1,500, journey 25–40 min, wait 10 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheaper
   - Cons: Must haggle
3. **Hotel transfer** _(recommended)_ — cost D 2,000–3,500, journey 25–40 min, wait Pre-book, payment Card.
   - Pros: Certain
   - Cons: Priciest

## First 30 minutes after landing at BJL

1. Immigration
2. Bags
3. Green taxi rank
4. Check posted fare
5. 25–40 min drive

## Common scams at BJL

- **Ignoring the posted rate** (medium risk): Drivers quote D 3,000–4,000 despite the printed rate card. _How to avoid:_ Point at the posted fare board at the rank.

## Payment warnings at BJL

- Cash only
- ATM inside arrivals
- No apps
- Insist on posted rate

## Arrival checklist for BJL

- Small D notes or EUR
- Hotel name
- Yellow fever cert

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Last updated: June 2026

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