Tldr; An airport that is trying to improve. Just trying for now. The experience shared is from June 2021, when still many covid restrictions were in place. First of all, everyone is crammed in a semi opened space without any social distancing possible in order to queue for the on arrival rapid antigen covid-19 test. Everyone should wait outside, under a tent, for the result before proceeding to entry fee payment (20$). Masks are almost non existent on the staff's faces. Next, the ATM is broken (literally broken screen) so the only exchange option is some improvised school desk with rates up for bargain. Of course, no public transport till or from airport. Only some kind of "official" taxi representatives that will get you to a private car and then ask for money. Finally, when leaving the country, the situation is a little better. The check-in and immigration are very smooth due to very few flights. The only duty free available sells only tobacco. There is a bar and outside caffee with (typical) inflated prices. Yeah, the air side of the airport is semi opened with doors left open during day and night due to lack of AC and abundance of mosquitoes. Neither the best nor the worst airport in the world, but as the only international one in Gambia, there is no big choice.

It is a bit chaotic. The conveyor belt for the luggage doesn't work so you can't just check it in. Instead you have to take it to a security check and a balance for weighing. You kind of meander your way through everything here. Staff is nice and friendly, though.

"Do you have something for me?" Allot of staff will ask for money, doesn't matter of you arrived or departing. The lounge for waiting follows directly after security and greets you with bar personell asking you to be something from their menu. "1980 called..." The airport is underway a full reconstruction however the old terminal is still being used for passengers where the new holds luggage and check-ins. This makes for a really confusing and annoying experience. I just want to make it home :(

The only airport in the country. It’s being renovated so the only place to wait for someone arriving is outside. Taxis readily available to transport one to anyplace outside of the airport. People will keep offering to carry your stuff but will expect a tip. The airport is however safe and secured.

My son just returned from The Gambia, flying from Banjul Airport. Unfortunately his suitcase was opened during baggage handling, and items were stolen, including presents, a camera after shave etc etc. Nice way to treat Tourists. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

Scamming 20eur for extra security control to every passenger. Ridiculous

The flow has been improved. And you walk well from one part to the other. I only still ask myself what is done with the D1000 that you need to pay to get in/out. I love the food from the outside restaurant. Staff there always friendly.

They force you to pay additional fee of 20 USD or equivalent on both arrival and departure. Nobody could explain what it's for. Airport security don't care about locals harassing white people with their paid "assistance".

Very corrupt employees and thieves ....they are all bunch of opportunits, who are looking for any chance to rob you off your articles by any means possible.... But what else can one expect?? Shame on the Gambia government and the aviation services in general

Not the best airport on the world. If maybe never finished. Renovating on way.... The departure terminal need go out and walk the other place. Have 2 duty free shop, 1 bar, 1 restaurant all is small. But the outdoor area very big. Have a cats so you play the pets on your free time.

Looks nice from the outside but quite dated from inside. COVID measures are not taken seriously here at all. Most people are not wearing masks, including the service staff. The Airport Lounge didn’t accept Priority Pass because of „reasons“ (laziness?).

Quite fast and easy, friendly welcome to The Gambia. I didn't get to check all the accommodations. It was pretty neat to me.

The best bar and smoking area :)

(Translated by Google) This is called a developing country, a disaster. I made arrangements before arrival and took out and printed out the arrival card online. Then I had a pig, the other passengers were very annoyed, small tables, the hall was very dark, only trouble. (Original) Das nennt man Entwicklungsland, einen Katastrophe. Ich habe vor der Anreise vorgesorgt, und die Anreisekarte online ausgeführt und ausgedruckt. Da hatte ich Schwein gehabt, die anderen Passagiere haben sich sehr geärgert, kleine Tische, in der Halle war sehr dunkel, nur Ärger.

I have boarded last Saturday night at Banjul international airport. But I am not happy anymore firstly after my arrival the profiler told me I have to paid 500 Dalasis because there is a form I had to filed before my departure if I don’t paid that money I will not board and he has Alredy take all my documents with his camera 📷 I went to that office I met them their they told me the same words and I responded that this is my first time I had being experiencing this. He said no this has introduced since last after Covid. I told him I came here twice last year I came on march 2022 and returned in on April the same year I came in on 6 of October 2021 and returned 17 of October the same month. But I have never field any forms in any airport😟about their immigration officers who’s attending me. During check in on my departure…… Was on 24 of July 2022. Around 01:50 AM. The lady asked me to put my fingers on the machine I did it later asked me for my old passport The one used upon my arrival I gave her and I told her that the passport has expired. This is new one even thou I gave her the old once. They really wasted my with college one mr Fatty. I forgot the lady name she is faire in color and short in size. I’m not happy anymore for their attending 😡 They wasted my time to my mind set maybe 🤔 they think that am using someone document to travell… Mr Fatty asked me a question that why the photo on my resident my eyes are all open ? I have responded that the picture was since 2019… To me they don’t know their Job! If they knows their job they have seen all my details because I have landed 🛬 their on 5 th of July 2022… and my finger prints has taken. What they did to me was unprofessional 😮 It left only 2 minutes to close boarding and if I missed my flight that at that am ready to sue them to courts 😡😡

Students acquired knowledge about transportation by air. Means and requirements in the aspect of passport, tickets and boarding pass. They also understand the different between departure and arrival. And getting a visa for international travelling.

(Translated by Google) Small airport. On arrival: A bit messy but we were able to pass quickly. The departure is something else. You can take a good taxi that leaves well on time. It is best to take a man who will take your bags to check-in and check-ups. Then ask that man where to go for the return flight because this is in a different building. Do not forget to fill in the form because you have to hand it in at the fingerprints. Then another screening of the hand luggage. Then you can place the man for € 20 in the business if desired, which we did because there was air conditioning and we were of course too early haha. With free WiFi that was funny after a few minutes. But they do their best and were very proud to offer this. The staff is super friendly (Original) Kleine luchthaven. Bij aankomst : Een beetje rommelig maar we konden wel vlug passeren. Het vertrek is wel iets anders. Je kan best een goede taxi nemen die goed op tijd vertrekt . Best een man nemen die je valiezen tot bij de incheck en controle brengt. Daarna vragen aan die man waar je juist moet zijn voor de terugvlucht want dit is in een ander gebouw. Niet vergeten het formuliertje in te vullen want dat moet je dan ook weer afgeven bij de vingerafdrukken. Daarna nog eens een screening van de handbagage. Dan kan je voor €20 de man indien gewenst plaatsnemen in de business hetgeen wij gedaan hebben omdat daar airco was en we natuurlijk veel te vroeg waren haha. Met gratis WiFi die grappig wel na een paar minuten uitviel. Maar ze doen hun best en waren heel fier dat ze dit konden aanbieden. Het personeel is super vriendelijk.🙏🏻

A small airport, with shuttle buses to collect and drop you off from the airplane to the main arrival or departures. Arrived at Banjul airport in 30 degree heat, no air conditioning in arrivals. We were given an immigration card to complete. Why this wasn't given to us on the airplane I don't know. This creates a long hot queue, in arrivals then suddenly all the lights go out. Power cut! They quickly come back on. We have to pay either £20, €20 or if you have dalasi it's 1000 to enter Gambia. This process also applies when leaving, filling out a immigration card and paying to leave the country to get your passport stamped. They had 3-4 people doing the checks, the queue moved quickly. Collected luggage, which we had to put through another scanning machine including hand luggage. The process was fairly quick. Upon our return we paid £20 to access the first lounge. Which is on the first floor. We gave the reception staff the cards to gain access. Very little communication from the reception staff. Not much to offer in the way of food. Cheese and maybe chicken baguettes. Crisps, water, tea, fizzy pop and I think they had beer in the fridge. Olives in a jar and soup. We picked up a baguette and one of the reception ladies said it's better heated. The other reception lady did them for us, no communication, if at all any eye contact to acknowledge we existed. There was no urgency in anything that she did. She was rather miserable and rude. Spent a vast majority of her time on her mobile phone. Seats were worn out and uncomfortable, with a plug socket hanging out of the wall. The Internet was okay. Toilets okay. Duty has three shops, one selling cigarettes only, the other crafts and jewelry and the larger of the three, perfume, aftershave, chocolates, cigarettes, alcohol, cosmetics, accessories for mobile phones. All a bit over priced and not really worth buying. Most of the ground staff were pleasant especially the man that did my ID checks. After paying to leave the country you have your passport stamped. In The Gambia you also have your finger prints scanned. Four fingers on each hand then both your thumbs and a photograph taken, before going through to the bag and body scanner. It's amazing how such a small country has a thorough process at the airport, maybe larger airports need to adopt this process. It was very quick, the key getting through quickly is to arrive at the airport early. We were more than 3-4 hours early and the check in desk for TUI was open.

Very simpel, please do not compare with the modern western airports. Near by landing strip, some facilities food and dring, free wifi, ,duty free shop.

It is an OK airport but can be improved. Very small. Sound system inaudible. Duty free small and options ver very small.

Bad customer service, one restaurant who served warm water and domoda(would not eat there)alot of buggs, no where to sit inside. Overall the worst airport experience I've had. Now I'm sitting on the ground outside in 33+ weather with little water left and two and a half hours until I can check in. Fml

This place needs a major improvement!

(Translated by Google) Damian recommends visiting this place. (Original) Użytkownik Damian poleca odwiedzić to miejsce.

For an African country this airport is very good.great sandwiches & drink at very reasonable price. Airport lounge not worth it though, no stock on drinks. Plenty of seating throughout & nice outdoor area. Overall very good

One of the worst airports where I have ever been ( and I have been in many ! ), I arrived from London Gatwick, when you land they charge you straight away £18 or €20 per person , online I only found that they charged you this amount only when you left the country, passport control is very slow , they take a photo of you and finger prints, once passed this I suggest you change the cash you have at the airport , you get a better rate compared to the local ATMs. Returning home the queue at check in is very slow, they charge you other €20 or 2000 dalasis , they don't accept cards, and before you arrive at the gate you get your passport check 6 times , no exaggeration, I asked why they do that they replied it is a trust issue. At the gate pay attention for the announcements the 5 large screens only show adverts. I found the airport staff abrupt as well and blunt contrarily to all the other locals' very nice attitude. Over all a very poor airport experience. ONE star !

Ludicrous system, unhelpful staff, unnecessary queues, jobs created to make your tourist transit costly and uncomfortable. ... We decided to use the lounge upstairs, Roomieh or something like that.. A nice chap oversold it to us as the food was poor quality and designed to maximise profits.. If you bought the cheapest tat in Iceland and defrosted mini party pizzas, brioche buns with potted fillings, hot dog sausages, spring rolls and mini pasties that's what you get... No spirits, fruit, diet coke,so if you are picky, it is gash... What is does have in its favour is, for £20 you get some peace, good aircon, comfortable seating and access to cold drinks rather than being cooked downstairs with all the other traveller in a sweaty transit hall so the wierd thing is is if I go back I ll do the lounge in preference of the chaos downstairs..

Worst airport I’ve been at so far. Organized horribly, chaotic queues, no gate information displayed, wrong information on the screens as well (showing LAST CALL when boarding didn’t even start). In the end we were wrongly departed and had been brought back to the building! That has never happen to me before. Truly bad experience.

First of all, plan on leaving very early as the road to the airport is always congested, after that being said, be prepared for some hassle. First you need to line up in order to pay a 20 USD or equivalent "Development tax", then the airline "security" will photograph your passport and all the stamps/visa in it, then you will be allowed to check in. After that, you will need to clear immigration, be prepared to have people jumping the queue in front of you and no one will say anything. Some officers want you to fill the departure form, others will let you go without it. Security line is fast as long as you do not have computers etc... inside the carry on. Do not shop in foreign currency at the duty free or you will be ripped off, if you need to exchange your last dalasis, you will be able to, but they will give you lots of coins, which for me was just fine. Blackouts are common at this airport, just saying. Boarding is chaotic, they do not respect the classes or groups, anything goes. People needing wheelchair will literally be carried by 3-4 men from the tarmac to the plane and be prepared to tip. The only thing that worked fine in here believe it or not was the WiFi, it was free and fast.

This 5 star is for the young girls doing the currency exchange in arrivals after passport control but before the X-ray luggage check. Official business rate was 73 GMD and they gave 70 which I thought was very fair. Exchanged £100 and received 7k mix of 100 and 50s that was such a large bundle of notes that I couldn’t check it. Did it today and it was spot on!! Well done you girls- very honest.

Do not eat the airport, I have found better food in the trash. Also extra charge if you pay with card.

The current state of the Airport is terrible. Needs lots of improvement needed.

Got hassled as soon as I left the airport and in the airport by loads of men, felt really uncomfortable and unsafe

(Translated by Google) Banjul International Airport, also known as Banjul International Airport, has the three-character code BJL and the four-character code GBYD. It is an international airport located in Banjul City, the capital of Gambia. In 2004, the passenger volume was 310,719. If the United States In the event of an emergency, the space shuttle developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will land at Banjul International Airport. Banjul International Airport, also known as Yundum Airport, is an international airport located in Banjul City, the capital of Gambia. In 2004, the passenger volume was 310,719. If there is an emergency in the space shuttle developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Will land at Banjul International Airport. Banjul (English: Banjul, known as Banjul in Taiwan) is the capital of Gambia, with a population of 34,828 in 2003. Banjul is located on St Mary Island (or Banjul Island), where the Gambia River merges into the Atlantic Ocean. The latitude and longitude of Banjul is 13°28' north latitude and 16°36' west longitude (13.4667, -16.60). Banjul means Bamboo Island in Mandé. An arch 22 was built at the entrance of Banjul to commemorate this event. The door is 35 meters high and is located in the center of the square. Inside is the Textile Museum. The city’s sightseeing spots include the Gambia National Museum, Albert Bazaar, Banjul City Council Chamber, Banjul Court, two cathedrals and several major mosques. Transportation Banjul is the largest port in Gambia. The Gambia River enters the sea here, at its widest point of 20 kilometers, an average water depth of 4 meters, and an estuary of 8 meters. Banjul Port has two deep-water wharves that can berth 10,000-ton ships, with an annual throughput of about 200,000 tons. About 300 ships enter the port every year. The Gambia's import and export trade passes through Banjul Port. Banjul Port is also a free trade port, where a large amount of re-export trade takes place, and the re-export trade accounts for about 80% of the total imports. Banjul Port is an important source of income for the government of Gambia. Yundum International Airport, 29 kilometers southwest of Banjul City, has a runway of 3,600 meters that can be used for large aircraft to take off and land. The airlines of the Gambia and the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Ghana and other countries can connect to major cities in the world. (Original) 班珠尔国际机场又名云杜姆机场（Banjul International Airport），三字代码BJL，四字代码GBYD，是位于冈比亚首都班珠尔市的国际机场，2004年的客运量为310719人次，如果美国国家航空航天局(NASA)研制的航天飞机出现紧急事故的话将降落在班珠尔国际机场。 班珠尔国际机场又名云杜姆机场，是位于冈比亚首都班珠尔市的国际机场，2004年的客运量为310719人次，如果美国国家航空航天局(NASA)研制的航天飞机出现紧急事故的话将降落在班珠尔国际机场。班珠尔(英文：Banjul，中国台湾称班竹)是冈比亚的首都，2003年人口是34,828。班珠尔位于圣玛丽岛（或班珠尔岛），冈比亚河在此汇入大西洋。班珠尔的经纬度是北纬13°28'，西经16°36'(13.4667,-16.60)。 班珠尔在芒代语的意思是竹子岛。在班珠尔入口建有拱门22纪念此事。门高35公尺，处于广场中央，内为纺织品博物馆。城市的观光点有冈比亚国家博物馆、艾伯特市集、班珠尔市议事厅、班珠尔法院，两间大教堂和数间主要的清真寺。 交通运输 班珠尔是冈比亚最大的港口。冈比亚河在这里入海，最宽处达20公里，平均水深4米，河口处达8米。班珠尔港有两个深水码头，可停泊万吨轮，年吞吐量约20万吨，每年约有300多艘船只进港，冈比亚的进出口贸易均通过班珠尔港。班珠尔港还是一个自由贸易港，大量转口贸易在这里进行，转口贸易额在进口总额中约占80%。班珠尔港是冈比亚政府的一个重要收入来源。 班珠尔城西南29公里的云杜姆国际机场，跑道长3600米，可供大型飞机起降。冈比亚及英国、尼日利亚、加纳等国航空公司的航班，可与世界主要都市通航。

(Translated by Google) A little different for Europeans, but on the whole everything works. The suitcase also arrived and came back with it. 💪🏼The lounge doesn't exist and on the day I left, the restrooms in the restaurant didn't work, but they gave me a bucket and showed me a quiet corner. 😂 (Original) Für Europäer sicher ein wenig anders, aber im großen und ganzen funktioniert alles. Auch der Koffer kam an und auch wieder mit zurück. 💪🏼Die Lounge ist nicht existent und an dem Tag als ich abflog, funktionierten die Toiletten im Restaurant nicht, aber man gab mir einen Eimer und zeigte mir eine ruhige Ecke. 😂

Banjul International Airport, also known as Yundum International, is the international airport of Banjul, capital of the Gambia, built during World War II.

(Translated by Google) Handling went quite quickly with us. Everything is still under construction. But on the whole everything works. Not like in Berlin :). Our machine was delayed but was made ready for use again in no time. (Original) Abfertigung ging bei uns recht zügig. Alles noch im Bau befindlich. Aber im großen und ganzen funktioniert alles. Nicht wie in Berlin:). Unsere Maschine kam mit Verspätung wurde aber in kürzester Zeit wieder startklar gemacht.

(Translated by Google) The airport is under development. There are no facilities. Bad organization. Kind people. (Original) Lotnisko w rozbudowie. Nie ma zaplecza. Zła organizacja. Mili ludzie.

Normal just

Horrible. They like to force you 8nto giving money, out funny x on your luggage so you can pay them. Unorganized. Worthless covid 19 plan. Very very sad.

Gambia is very nice, good weather for everyone.

Terrible experience both entering and exiting. Long delays, so called security fees adding to the delays. Form filling for every step of security. Only helpful person was Dou the baggage handler.

Small but recently renovated airport. Sadly we won't visit it anymore with the introduction of the ridiculous high tax/levy. As of last year Senegal is our new regular holiday destination.

Banjul International Airport , Yundum is slightly fair and is average in the African context The chairs are not so comfortable, the restaurant only has snacks and no real meals. A 4/10 for me.

Banjul Airport is small and managed airport. It takes approximately 15 minutes to reach the boarding gate after completing the all process. There are shops after security check, you can purchase souvenirs etc. A coffee shop is also there.

The staff were awesome!

Very neat airport

Have to be taken into account that usual procedures for departing will take more time than in other countries even the airport isn't so big. to be 3 hours before departure is recommended in case to be sure don't miss flight.

As a business class traveler we always get a special bus, but now we can disembark first,, and then the bus is filled up with all passengers. That means u even have to wait much longer to go to to control. Is that the way you attract people..

Best

It is a airport and serves the purpose of a great access into the country, The Gambia. If you’re landing in Gambia or taking off from here, do well to have money in US dollars(at least $20) or Gambian dalasi(equivalent of $20). But this doesn’t compare to the beauty of its beaches and it’s ambience thereof 😊

You people are great

(Translated by Google) We ask for money everywhere. And the customs officers checked my 2 suitcases on arrival and departure ... a complete search both times to then ask me to give them a small sum ... Harassment! (Original) On demande de l 'argent partout.Et les douaniers ont vérifié mes 2 valises à l arrivee et au départ ...une fouille complète les 2 fois pour me demander ensuite de leur remettre une petite somme...Harcèlement !

(Translated by Google) Anything but European but also very interesting. Prices for food and drink are also perfectly okay. (Original) Alles andere als europäisch aber auch sehr Interessant. Preise für Essen und Trinken sind auch vollkommen ok.

Incredible miserable airport

(Translated by Google) Typical Africa ... (Original) Typowa Afryka...

Brikama

(Translated by Google) Immediately after arrival you have to fill out this question card, whose photo I added to the airport photos, so it's worth remembering the name of the hotel you are going to (Original) Od razu po przylocie trzeba wypełnić tą kartkę z pytaniami, której zdjęcie dorzuciłam do zdjęć lotniska, więc warto pamiętać nazwę hotelu, do którego się jedzie

Is the great

(Translated by Google) Relaxed Gambian service, everything a little messed up by the Rebuilding but we found our way. Uncomplicated control on the outward and return flight if you follow the instructions and remain friendly. Making unnecessary stress only makes it harder for yourself. (Original) Entspannt gambianischer Service, alles bissl durcheinander durch den Umbau aber wir haben uns zurecht gefunden. Unkomplizierte Kontrolle beim Hinflug und Rückflug, wenn man den Anweisungen folgt und freundlich bleibt. Durch unnötiges rumstressen macht man es sich nur schwerer.

(Translated by Google) Good (Original) Goed

(Translated by Google) Is, say fun (Original) Es, digamos que divertido

(Translated by Google) It will be very good, this is under construction (Original) Vai ficar muito bom ,esta em obras

Nice airport