How to Book Travel on Gambia International Airlines
Listed as the national airline of Gambia, Gambia International Airlines offers flights to other major cities throughout Africa, such as Lagos, Freetown and Dakar. Originally a cargo service based in the capital of Banjul, Gambia International Airlines has been steadily growing since its inception in 1996.
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Book Travel on Gambia International Airlines
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Book travel by calling the airline directly at 011 (+220) 4472755. Gambia International Airlines is proud of its in-house travel agency, which can also assist you in finding rental cars and hotels. The airline's phone lines are manned Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Gambia time. On Friday, the lines are open from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Visit the official Web site for Gambia International Airlines (see Resources below), and check out the timetables and services to see if GIA is the right choice for your travel needs.
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Send an email to Gambia International Airlines to follow up on any other questions or concerns you may have.
Relax and Enjoy Your Flight With GIA
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Check with the customer representatives of Gambia International Airlines about special services, including business and first class seating, meal options and accommodations for disabled passengers.
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Consider reserving a window seat for a glorious view of the Gold Coast of Africa, with its white sandy beaches and deep blue water.
Explore Gambia
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Shop in the famous Albert Market in Banjul for clothes, tea and herbs, not to mention exotic vegetables and fruits.
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Enjoy a quiet moment in the July 22 Square, formerly known as MacCartney Square, which serves as the public park for the capital city of Banjul.
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Tips & Warnings
Be flexible with your travel itinerary due to delays at airport customs checkpoints.
All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally from outside the United States, check which prefix to use. All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
Refrain from ingesting any sort of tap water, including ice cubes, while in Gambia. Drink only from unopened bottles.
Service to Gatwick International Airport in London, England, has been temporarily suspended. Check with your travel agent or the official Gambia International Airlines Web site for updates.
Malaria and other potentially life-threatening illnesses are common in Gambia, as well as most other West African nations. Schedule all inoculations at least one month before you arrive in Africa, and bring plenty of malaria tablets for the trip.
