Turkish Airlines launches twice per week service to Banjul, Gambia

Turkish Airlines launches twice per week service to Banjul, Gambia

Istanbul, Turkey, 2018-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkish Airlines flying to more countries and destinations over the world, keeps its expansion by launching flights to Banjul which is the capital city of Gambia. As of 26th November 2018 , Banjul flights will be operated twice per week and it will be in connection with Dakar flights.

Banjul that is the capital and important port city of Gambia , is located along with the Atlantic Ocean. With Banjul flights ,Turkish Airlines has increased its flight network to 54 in Africa by strengthening its presence in the continent . Following the addition of Banjul , Turkish Airlines now reaches 123 countries with 305 destinations worldwide.

At the opening ceremony , Senior Vice President of Sales (2. Region) Mr. Kerem Sarp pointed that ; ‘’We believe that the Africa will increase its importance for world tourism and trade in medium and long-term and we also keep to invest to potential of Africa. Banjul is the 54th destination of our network in Africa. So, we believe that Banjul flights will contribute to discover the potential of Gambia for world. As a flag carrier of Turkey and airlines that flying to the more destinations in Africa , Turkish Airlines keeps to present its service quality to all over the Africa .’’

Banjul flight times as scheduled from November 26th;
Flight No. Days Departure Arrival
TK 599 Monday IST 01:30 DSS 6:10
TK 599 Monday DSS 06:55 BJL 7:50
TK 599 Monday BJL 08:45 IST 18:55
TK 597 Friday IST 13:30 DSS 18:10
TK 597 Friday DSS 18:55 BJL 19:50
TK 597 Friday BJL 20:45 IST 6:55 +1

All times are in LMT.

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Source: Turkish Airlines

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