Overland Airways is expanding its West African presence with the introduction of three weekly flights from Lagos, Nigeria, to Banjul, the capital of The Gambia.
The new route, which begins operations on December 21, 2024, underscores the airline’s commitment to strengthening regional connectivity.
According to aviationmetric.com, 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 by 6:20 pm.
This new flight offers the shortest travel time between Lagos and Banjul, connecting through Freetown, Sierra Leone. With the new flight, Overland will also offer flights on the Freetown-Banjul-Freetown route.
This new route marks another milestone in Overland Airways’ expansion within West Africa, following the recent inauguration of its Lagos-Freetown, Sierra Leone, service.
It is a vital addition to Overland Airways’ growing network, reinforcing its commitment to improving connectivity across the African continent.
Capt. Edward Boyo, CEO of Overland Airways, said, “The launch of our Lagos to Banjul flight is yet another important milestone in Overland Airways’ vision to enhance regional connectivity and contribute to the economic growth of West Africa. This new service builds on our recent launch of Lagos to Freetown flights and continues Overland Airways’ commitment to making travel within the continent more accessible and efficient.”
The new Lagos to Banjul flight offers an essential air link between two of West Africa’s most dynamic regions, providing greater access to The Gambia’s growing tourism industry and facilitating stronger economic ties between Nigeria and The Gambia.
We are proud to play a part in bridging distances and fostering closer economic ties between the people and businesses of Nigeria, The Gambia, and beyond, and opening new opportunities for trade and tourism.
The Gambia is open and ready to welcome Overland Airways and its passengers, as we continue to build stronger connections within West Africa and beyond.
