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Gambia travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Gambia with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for the Gambia.
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Gambia travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to the Gambia with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Gambia - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 6 hours |
| Time difference | UK +0 hours |
| Language(s) | English, French |
| Currency | Gambian Dalasi |
| Electricity | G plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Gambia weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Maximum daytime temperature °F |  90 |
93 |
95 |
95 |
93 |
91 |
90 |
88 |
88 |
90 |
91 |
90 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
 5 |
 12 |
 17 |
 15 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
| Sea temperature °F |  70 |
70 |
70 |
 72 |
 75 |
 79 |
 82 |
82 |
82 |
84 |
81 |
75 |
The Gambia weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Banjul.
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Gambia travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting the Gambia from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for the Gambia - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for the Gambia - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for the Gambia - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for the Gambia - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for the Gambia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for the Gambia - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around the Gambia.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Gambia travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the Gambia with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for the Gambia - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for the Gambia - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in the Gambia - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in the Gambia, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Gambia travel features
Do you want to learn more about the Gambia? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in the Gambia.
Gambia FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the Gambia including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to the Gambia?
Gambia is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for the Gambia.
Check out Ministry of Health, Gambia for more information.
What is the flight time to the Gambia from the UK?
The flight time to the Gambia from the UK is typically 6 hours.
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What is the time difference between the Gambia and the UK?
The time difference between the Gambia and the UK is UK time+0 hours.
What is the main language spoken in the Gambia?
The main languages spoken in the Gambia are English and French.
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What is the currency in the Gambia?
The currency in the Gambia is the Gambian Dalasi (GMD).
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Which plugs are used in the Gambia?
Gambia uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts) - the same as the UK.
Which side of the road do they drive on in the Gambia?
They drive on the right side of the road in the Gambia.
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