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ValueJet opens Banjul, West Africa’s hidden gem to adventure

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet, airline of choice for travellers to Banjul When Titi, a travel enthusiast, first saw the picture of Banjul on her friend’s social media profile, her curiosity about travelling to the city intensified. The white-sand beaches, colourful marketplaces, colonial-era architecture, and serenity she hadn’t felt in Lagos traffic for months drew her attention. Her curiosity propelled her further. “Where is this paradise?” Her friend replied, “Banjul, Gambia. I flew there with ValueJet’s direct flight…

ValueJet to launch inaugural flight to Banjul May 15th, 2025

Posted on April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigerian carrier, ValueJet has announced plans to commence direct flight operations to Banjul, The Gambia from Lagos on May 15th, 2025. The new Lagos-Banjul flight offers an essential air link between two of West Africa’s most dynamic regions. It will provide greater access to The Gambia’s growing tourism industry and facilitate stronger economic ties between Nigeria and The Gambia. This new service according to the airline would begin from Thursday May 15, 2025. ValueJet flights…

Overland Continues Route Expansion with Flight to Banjul, The Gambia

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Overland Airways has disclosed that it will commence three weekly flights from Lagos, Nigeria to Banjul capital city of the Gambia, in continuation of its route network expansion. This new service takes effect from December 21, 2024. Overland Airways flights to Banjul will depart the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos by 2 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays to land in Banjul International Airport by 5:30 pm, while the return flights will depart Banjul…