Statistics on Edinburgh-Gambia (Banjul) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Gambia (Banjul) (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Gambia (Banjul) from Edinburgh airport is $ 749 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 605 (in march) and $ 929 (in august), which is a saving of $ 144 or a surplus of $ 181 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $569 to $620 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a friday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Gambia (Banjul) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Gambia (Banjul) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 9234 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Gambia (Banjul) from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 605, saving $ 144 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 749). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 929).
Flight Edinburgh-Gambia (Banjul): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 616 | $ 755 | fair price |
| February | $ 566 | $ 700 | fair price |
| March | $ 520 | $ 605 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 626 | $ 804 | fair price |
| May | $ 503 | $ 675 | good price |
| June | $ 584 | $ 806 | fair price |
| July | $ 726 | $ 883 | high price |
| August | $ 796 | $ 929 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 593 | $ 665 | good price |
| October | $ 590 | $ 700 | fair price |
| November | $ 502 | $ 613 | good price |
| December | $ 625 | $ 834 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Gambia (Banjul)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Gambia (Banjul) range from $362 to $1137. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $362 to $414), 1% at the maximum price (from $1085 to $1137). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $620 to $672 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Gambia flight
There are 11 companies that serve Edinburgh from Gambia (Banjul) airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Flybe, Brussels Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Vueling Airlines, KLM, Jet2, British Airways and Lufthansa.
Data analysis:
Of the 9234 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (48% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Gambia route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Gambia (Banjul) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $30. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $42.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Gambia (Banjul) to Edinburgh departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday for your return date, you will save an average of $42. Conversely, departing from Gambia (Banjul) on a thursday may cost you an additional $61.
Top prices Edinburgh-Gambia (Banjul)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Banjul | 09-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 568 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Banjul | 10-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 462 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Banjul | 14-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 542 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Banjul | 15-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 544 | layover flight with KLM |
| Edinburgh → Banjul | 16-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 425 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Banjul | 17-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 458 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Banjul | 18-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 410 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Banjul | 19-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 449 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Banjul | 20-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 454 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Banjul | 21-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 485 | layover flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Gambia (Banjul) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Gambia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Gambia (Banjul), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 637 $, which is a saving of 112 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (240 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Gambia (Banjul) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 585 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 687), 3 to 4 months ($ 614), 4 to 5 months ($ 590) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 564 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 635), 3 to 4 months ($ 606) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 541 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 576), 2 to 3 months ($ 563), 4 to 5 months ($ 589) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 715 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 739), 2 to 3 months ($ 803), 4 to 5 months ($ 753) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 630 $) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 612 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 786 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 816) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 900 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 609 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 647), 3 to 4 months ($ 622) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 638 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 669) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 509 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 533), 3 to 4 months ($ 550), 4 to 5 months ($ 537) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 705 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Gambia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $14. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $39 more.
Edinburgh to Gambia (Banjul): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2025 | $ 931 $784 to $1092 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 490 $409 to $644 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 808 $741 to $925 | fair price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 662 $662 to $662 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 745 $745 to $745 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 831 $830 to $831 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 742 $741 to $742 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 963 $963 to $963 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, march, may, june and august are cheaper to travel to Gambia (Banjul). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!