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Getting from Banjul Airport to your hotel

Your options on arrival, what to check before you book, and how to plan around a late landing.

Your options on arrival

Arrival transport options compared
OptionGood forWatch for
Hotel pickupFirst visits, late arrivals, familiesConfirm the price and whether it's per car or per person
Pre-booked private transferA fixed price agreed before you travelMeeting point, waiting time if delayed, cancellation terms
Tourist taxi at the airportFlexibility if you haven't pre-bookedAgree the fare before the car moves

What to check before you book

  • The exact meeting point and the name or sign the driver will hold.
  • Whether the price covers the whole car or each passenger, and whether luggage is limited.
  • What happens if your flight is late. Does the driver track arrivals?
  • Child seat availability, if you need one.
  • A phone or WhatsApp contact that works from abroad.

Arrival planning

Send your hotel your flight number, not just your arrival time. Have your accommodation's address saved offline, and set up mobile data before you fly so you can message your driver from arrivals.

Journey times to the coast vary with traffic and time of day. Ask your provider for an estimate when you book.

Read the full guide: getting from Banjul Airport to the tourist areas.