Smoking at Banjul International Airport (BJL)

Airport Rating

5

Before Security Smoking

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminals.

After Security Smoking

After you go through security turn right and go outside through the double doors past the toilets. Here you will find Luigi's cafe with plenty of tables and chairs to sit and watch planes arriving and departing. You can smoke anywhere here. Safe journeys! ;) . From Jennifer M. on the 20th Sept 2018.

Further Information

Vaping, Heat not Burn and E-Cigs with tobacco are also banned. See here.

Banjul International Airport, also known as Yundum International (IATA: BJL, ICAO: GBYD), serves as the international gateway to the capital of The Gambia, Banjul. This airport, built during World War II, plays a crucial role in connecting The Gambia to the world. Located approximately 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) southwest of the town of Entebbe, it rests on the northern shores of Lake Victoria. The airport’s strategic position near the equator—often referred to as the “Airport on the Equator”—adds to its uniqueness. Elevated at 3,782 feet (1,153 meters) above sea level, Entebbe International Airport stands as part of a peninsula bordering Africa’s largest freshwater lake. Its history dates back to the British colonial era, and it played a significant role during the famous Operation Entebbe hostage rescue in 1976. The airport’s modern facilities cater to international travelers, connecting The Gambia to destinations worldwide.