Search Flights from Cairo to Banjul

There are different options to reach the airport from the city center in Cairo, visited by many tourists every year. The services that the hotels usually offer or arrange for you and public transport are the first ones that come to mind.

Airport Transfer

Transfer vehicles that are privately rented from Cairo International Airport and shuttles of the Cairo Airport Shuttle Bus company will pick you up at your requested destination upon your telephone and internet reservation. You can reach the airport from any point of the city by using the shuttles, whose fares are changing according to the region you take it.  

Airport transfers also include London-style taxis, limousines and luxurious midibuses. All you have to do is to make reservations and be at the place where you want the cars to pick you up.

Public Transport

It will be possible to reach the airport with the subway lines passing through Zamalek, Wasat Al-Balad and the Nile's eastern region, which we refer to as the center of Cairo, in a few years, but you can only reach the areas close by at the moment. Al Dock, Opera, Sedat (Tahrir) and Naguib are the metro stations close to the center.

You need to transfer to the Green Line at Attaba station from Yellow Line, which hosts the above mentioned stations.

Even if it does not reach the airport yet, you can get off at the Abbasiye station and complete the 15 kilometers distance by taxi or bus number 111. It is also possible to reach the airport by buses 27, 111, 356 from Tahrir Square where Sedat metro station is located.

Private Vehicle

Although it is a great merit to use private vehicles in Cairo, which is similar to Istanbul with regards to its traffic and size, there may be people who want to reach the airport by private vehicles. To do this, you have to follow the Oroba road, in the east direction, to go to the airport from Zamalek island and Tahrir in the city center.

Oroba route will take you to Airport Road, which will provide you with access to the airport, after 17 kilometers.

Airport Information

The airport, in the Heliopolis area, is the second airport in Africa with regards to passenger traffic. With the completion of the newly constructed terminals, there are also many possibilities offered for those waiting for their flight.

Japanese, Chinese and Korean restaurants representing the Asian lifestyle, world famous fast-food restaurants, coffee shops where you can drink the most famous coffees of the world and pizzerias are waiting for guests at Terminal 1. You can also access health services at the airport, which has a large duty free store.

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.