How long is the flight from South Africa to Gambia?

Airlines like Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to Gambia in about 37h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 6540 km between South Africa and Gambia.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Gambia ranges from 0.0 - 380.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 380.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Gambia when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Gambia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to GM?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Gambia as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Gambia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Gambia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Gambia?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Gambia.

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Sat 21/1113:45

JNB

BJL

2 stops37h 45m

Qatar Airways

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BJL

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2 stops35h 05m

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BJL

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BJL

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BJL

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Sat 27/620:00

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Sat 21/1118:50

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BJL

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Deal found 24/5R23 168

Sat 20/622:50

JNB

BJL

3 stops21h 30m

Ethiopian Air

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BJL

JNB

3 stops36h 00m

Ethiopian Air

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Round-trip from	R16 988
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R37 997

Qatar Airways
21/11-24/11
4 total stops
72h 50m total
South Africa to Gambia

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17:50-5:15

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20:00-10:30

1 stop36h 30m

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JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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18:50-6:15

1 stop37h 25m

Banjul Yundum Intl

Wed 25/11

7:45-11:00

2 stops25h 15m

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JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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22:50-18:20

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1:15-19:20

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20:00-9:40

2 stops35h 40m

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JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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22:50-18:20

3 stops21h 30m

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6:10-0:05

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Gambia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Gambia (average of R13 767). Flying from South Africa to Gambia in May is currently the most expensive (average of R21 418). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Gambia

See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air from South Africa to the Gambia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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3 726 reviews

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6,0

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Samy,Sept 2023

BKK - DOH

Le siege devant moi été cassé en position baisser impossible de le relever

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7,4

Good

3 726 reviews

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3 726 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Samy,Sept 2023

BKK - DOH

Le siege devant moi été cassé en position baisser impossible de le relever

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7,4

Good

4 396 reviews

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7,4

Good

3 726 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Samy,Sept 2023

BKK - DOH

Le siege devant moi été cassé en position baisser impossible de le relever

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

1 003 reviews

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7,4

Good

3 726 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Samy,Sept 2023

BKK - DOH

Le siege devant moi été cassé en position baisser impossible de le relever

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Gambia?
Airlines like Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to Gambia in about 37h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 6540 km between South Africa and Gambia.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Gambia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Gambia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Gambia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Gambia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Gambia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Gambia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Gambia?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Gambia (average of R13 767). Flying from South Africa to Gambia in May is currently the most expensive (average of R21 418). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Turkish Airlines	CheapestR17 109	AverageR18 143	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR19 297	AverageR21 249	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR19 344	AverageR20 847	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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