Gambia to Turkey Β· 3,334 miles (5,366 km)

Banjul (BJL) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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25,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles

An economy award from Banjul (BJL) to Istanbul (IST) starts at 25,000 miles one way with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $65. One airline flies nonstop from Banjul (BJL) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 3,334 miles (5,366 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dakar, Nouakchott and Rome and more.

How many miles BJL to IST costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines25,000–55,000$65–530
Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines30,000$43–108
ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines30,000$35–480
Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines30,000$40–105
TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines40,000$109.80–524.80
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines55,000$35–480

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from BJL to IST

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    Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book BJL to IST with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

BJL to IST with one stop

10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Dakar (DSS)Brussels Airlines, Air Peace and 1 more, then Turkish Airlines
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  • Via Nouakchott (NKC)Turkish Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Rome (FCO)Neos, then Turkish Airlines
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  • Via Casablanca (CMN)Royal Air Maroc the whole way
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  • Via Barcelona (BCN)Vueling the whole way
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  • Via Conakry (CKY)Brussels Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
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  • Via Lisbon (LIS)TAP Portugal, then Turkish Airlines
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  • Via Brussels (BRU)Brussels Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
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  • Via Accra (ACC)ValueJet, then Turkish Airlines
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  • Via Amsterdam (AMS)TUIfly Netherlands, then KLM and Turkish Airlines
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BJL to IST: common questions

How many miles does BJL to IST cost?

In economy it starts at 25,000 miles one way with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $65. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (30,000), ANA Mileage Club (30,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (30,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from BJL to IST?

Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Banjul (BJL) to Istanbul (IST).

How far is Banjul from Istanbul by plane?

Banjul (BJL) and Istanbul (IST) are 3,334 miles (5,366 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book BJL to IST award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Banjul and Istanbul?

The most direct connections are through Dakar (DSS), Nouakchott (NKC), Rome (FCO), Casablanca (CMN) and Barcelona (BCN). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Turkish Airlines through Nouakchott.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.