Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Gambia
Public transit, airports, and getting around
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
3.5/10Basic public transport dominated by informal minibuses (gegele) and shared taxis in urban areas like Banjul and Serekunda. No metro, rail, or formal bus rapid transit systems. Coverage limited outside Greater Banjul Area; unreliable frequencies and poor integration. Rural areas depend on infrequent bush taxis.
Road Infrastructure
6.2/10Road network expanded to ~1900 km by 2019 with ongoing projects like Bertil Harding Highway (22 km, 6-lane dual carriageway) reducing urban congestion. Senegambia Bridge (2019) enhances north-south connectivity. World Bank funding 60 km climate-resilient rural/urban roads. Maintenance varies; urban roads improved but rural gaps remain.
Internet Speed
4.2/10Average fixed broadband speeds around 25-35 Mbps, with mobile internet at 15-25 Mbps. Urban areas in Greater Banjul have better 4G coverage; rural connectivity lags significantly. Limited fiber deployment focused on cities, supported by recent energy infrastructure upgrades.
Avg: 28.5+ Mbps • Limited to major urban centers like Banjul; expanding via private investments
Airport Connectivity
5.8/10Single major airport: Banjul International (BJL/GMYY) with recent $14M runway expansion. Direct flights to Europe (Belgium, UK, Spain, Scandinavia - 5-6 hrs), West Africa (Senegal, Ghana), and Turkey. No domestic flights due to small size; good regional gateway but limited global hub status.
Hubs: Banjul International (BJL)
Transportation Costs
- Metro Pass
- N/A (no formal metro/bus pass)
- Bus Trip
- GMD 20-50 (~€0.30-0.75) gegele ride
- Taxi
- GMD 100-200 (~€1.50-3) start + GMD 50/km shared
- High-speed Train
- N/A (no rail passenger service)
Mobile Network
Reliable 4G from Africell and Qcell in populated areas; 3G fallback in remote regions. Network supports basic mobile money and navigation apps, improving with infrastructure projects.
Driving License
Foreign licenses valid for 3 months with IDP (required for non-English licenses). Drives on right side. Long-term residents (>3 months) must convert to Gambian license via driving test or exchange at MOTWI. Car rental requires age 23+ and IDP.
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