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In the city where the rail transport system is not available, the only public transport alternative is the bus to get to the airport from the city center. You can reach the airport by bus only during the day as it does not serve at night.

You can rent a car from the city center, use hotel shuttle or take a taxi to get to the airport in about half an hour in normal traffic conditions. Private shuttle services are another convenient alternative.

Airport Shuttle Service

These private shuttle services, which operate with car rental logic, take you from your address and leave you at the airport gate. In order to benefit from this service, it is absolutely necessary to make a reservation in advance. You can ask your hotel to help you with the reservation. This service costs a little bit more than normal taxi.  

Bus

You can reach the airport by bus number 8, which can be accessed from the city center. This bus line operates between 06:00 and 21:00. Since bus is the only public transport you can use to get to the airport, it is not possible to get to the airport by public transport from the city center if your flight is at night.

Hotel Shuttle

You should learn in advance whether your hotel offers this service and make a reservation. With the hotel shuttle you will be picked up right in front of your hotel at the most convenient time and you will have a very comfortable means of transportation to reach the airport.

Taxi

Cars that work as a taxi in Dakar are quite old, but they are often preferred for fast and cheap transportation. You should definitely negotiate a good deal about the fare beforehand with your driver. You can get information about an average rate from your hotel and ask there for a taxi call. So you do not have to worry about the amount you will pay. You can reach the airport from the city center in a half hour by taxi.

Car Rental

You can rent a car suitable for your budget by contacting the car rental offices located in the city center. You can find both extremely cheap as well as luxury car options. If you are renting the car only for the last day to get to the airport, it is a convenience to ask for a car with a driver. The hotel you are staying at can also help you about car rental.

Airport Information

The airport in Dakar's northern district is named after Léopold Sédar Senghor, Senegal's first president. The public also refer to the airport as Dakar Yoff Airport, with the airport’s former name. International flights as well as charter flights and cargo flights are organized from the airport. Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport offers only basic services.

A new airport is being built as an alternative to the airport, which cannot satisfy its guests both in terms of capacity and facilities. There is no clear information on when the airport, whose construction started in 2007, will be opened.

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.