Yundum to Manchester, Greater Manchester (BJL–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BJL–MAN had nonstop service from TUI Airways, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,875 miles in 6h 20m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BY TUI Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BJL: GMT · MAN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Yundum, it's 7:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.
Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.
BJL–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Banjul to Manchester: West Africa to Northern England
BJL-MAN covers 4,600 km in about 6 to 6.5 hours. TUI operates seasonal direct flights during the winter sun season from November through April, running once or twice weekly. The Gambia is one of the closest tropical beach destinations from the UK, sitting on the Atlantic coast of West Africa with minimal time zone difference. Year-round options require a connection through Brussels or Casablanca.
Manchester Airport is the main departure point for northern England, serving a catchment area across Lancashire, Yorkshire, and the Midlands. Banjul International Airport at Yundum is a 20 minute taxi ride from the main tourist hotels along the Atlantic coast strip. The Gambia draws UK visitors for its winter warmth, birdwatching, and beach holidays. The short flight time and no-visa-required entry for UK nationals make it an accessible winter escape. Outside the TUI season, connecting via Brussels Airlines through BRU is the most common alternative.