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IstanbulBanjul

Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Banjul (BJL)

Timezone shift+3hDirectionwestboundFlight time6h 42mDistance5,362 kmDirect1 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

5,362 km

Fastest Flight

6h 42m

Timezone Shift

+3h

Direct Airlines

1

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Airbus A330-200
Airbus A330-300

Istanbul to Banjul Flights

Flights from Istanbul to Banjul are operated 12 times. Departure times vary between 00:40 and 01:20. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 5,362 km (3,332 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in Banjul

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder

The difference:choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.

Departure Timing

Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery

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Arrival Strategy for Banjul

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, stay hydrated and seek natural sunlight to help reset your circadian rhythm. Consider a light breakfast and avoid heavy meals.

Afternoon Arrival

Afternoon arrivals should manage heat and humidity by staying cool, drinking water, and taking a short rest without extended sleeping to prevent disrupting nighttime sleep.

Evening Arrival

For evening arrivals, aim to follow local sleep schedule immediately. Minimize caffeine and use blackout curtains to encourage quick adaptation to local time.

Best Time to Visit Banjul

Monthly climate overview

tropical

Jan

31°

18°

5mm

Feb

33°

20°

4mm

Mar

36°

21°

13mm

Apr

38°

24°

36mm

May

40°

25°

94mm

Jun

37°

26°

212mm

Jul

35°

25°

292mm

Aug

33°

25°

312mm

Sep

34°

24°

204mm

Oct

36°

23°

57mm

Nov

33°

20°

10mm

Dec

31°

19°

6mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

IST

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 8.0/10

Min connection: 45min

BJL

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 1.4/10

Min connection: 45min

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

TK
THY - Turkish Airlines
00:40Airbus A330-3006h 42m
TK
THY - Turkish Airlines
00:40Airbus A330-3006h 42m
TK
THY - Turkish Airlines
00:40Airbus A330-3006h 42m

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Return & Connections

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Istanbul to Banjul Jetlag Recovery Guide

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