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Travel - International Air The main airlines to serve The Gambia are Air Senegal, Gambia International Airlines, Ghana Airways and Nigeria Airways. There are also many charter services. Approximate flight times From Banjul to London is approximately five hours 30 minutes (direct). International airports Banjul (BJL) (Yundum International) is 20km (11 miles) southwest of the city. Taxis are available to the city (travel time – approximately 30 minutes). During 1989, NASA built new airport facilities to enable it to serve as an emergency space-shuttle landing site. Airport facilities include banks/bureaux de change, bars, restaurants, duty-free shops, post office and car hire (Hertz). Departure tax None. Tourist tax A tourist tax applies for all tourists arriving at Banjul International Airport, no matter from which country. Travellers can pay in Euros (10), Sterling (5) or US Dollars (US$10). River There is a ferry service between Banjul and Dakar in Senegal. Road Taxis can be hired between Dakar (Senegal) and Barra. Buses also travel between Senegal and The Gambia. |