New direct Saturday flight to The Gambia: Fly with comfort and confidence

At The Gambia Experience we are proud to offer convenient direct daytime flights to Banjul, allowing our customers to travel in style and reach their destination with ease.

We are always searching for new ways to make your holiday experience even better and with our new Saturday departure from London Gatwick Airport, there is even more reason to visit the ‘Smiling coast of West Africa’ this winter... 

So, what’s new? 

Our Saturday departures are operated by our trusted new airline partner, Ascend Airways. These flights include all the major perks of our previous service—plus a few added bonuses: 

• No stopovers, sit back and relax on our direct flight to Banjul. 
• A relaxed start to your holiday with morning travel times. 
• Choose from two upgraded cabin experiences for added comfort. 
• Flexible ticket option, greater peace of mind if your plans need to change. 
• All our flights include at least 20kg luggage plus 10kg hand luggage, a light meal and pre-allocated seating at no additional charge. 
• Competitive pricing. 

We’re pleased to continue offering our personalised Star Class service on all Gatwick flights departing from 25th October 2025. Two enhanced ticket options provide additional benefits both at the airport and on board: 

Star Gold 

• Pre-bookable seats 
• Priority boarding at Gatwick and Banjul 
• No.1 Airport Lounge at Gatwick and First Class Lounge at Banjul  
• Increased hold luggage allowance 
• A separate area at the front of the aircraft with personal service 
• A comfortable 2-2 configuration 
• Complimentary bar service 
• Enhanced three-course meal service with wine selection, plus morning pastries or afternoon cream tea 

Star Silver 

• All the benefits of Star Gold service with a 3-3 configuration in the upgraded cabin area 

Gatwick Airport Lounge

Why the change? 

We’ve introduced a new airline partner, Ascend Airways, with your comfort and convenience in mind and to give you more choice and convenience when booking holidays through us. Of course, a change in airline can raise questions, but rest assured we have selected a reputable carrier with a strong record of customer satisfaction and safety. As part of a global organisation with over 14,000 staff, they operate to Banjul with an aircraft that is both fuel-efficient and sustainable, and perfectly suited to a 6-hour flight. As always, your holiday experience is our top priority.  

Book with confidence 

When booking through The Gambia Experience, our expert team will be there every step of the way, from researching your ideal holiday right through to your arrival back in the UK at the end of your trip. With an ever-expanding property portfolio, there is the perfect hotel waiting for you on arrival. From boutique properties to all-inclusive indulgence, and even unique lodges on the River Gambia, choices are varied and can be tailored to you. All our holidays are ATOL protected for your peace of mind. 

Discover our package holidays, now with our NEW Saturday flight, today.