ValueJet Launches Lagos-Banjul Route, Boosting Economic ties

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Nigerian airline ValueJet has announced plans to launch direct flights from Lagos to Banjul, The Gambia, starting May 15, 2025. The new route aims to strengthen economic ties between Nigeria and The Gambia, providing greater access to the country’s growing tourism industry.

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According to the airline, flights will depart Lagos on Thursdays and Sundays, while return flights will depart Banjul on Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 a.m., arriving in Lagos at 5:00 a.m. The flights will operate from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport’s new terminal, and tickets are currently available on the airline’s website.

ValueJet’s Managing Director, Capt. Omololu Majekodunmi, expressed enthusiasm about the new route, saying, “The launch of our Lagos to Banjul flight is an important milestone in ValueJet’s vision to promote travel options and connectivity within West Africa.”

Majekodunmi added, “We are proud to play a part in bridging distances and fostering closer economic ties between the people and businesses of Nigeria, The Gambia, and beyond, as well as opening new opportunities for trade and tourism.”

The airline’s vision, according to Majekodunmi, is to make travel within the continent more accessible and convenient. “We are excited to expand our network to the West African coast and offer direct flight services to Gambia,” he said.

Majekodunmi reaffirmed ValueJet’s commitment to providing safe, reliable, and convenient air travel across West Africa, stating, “ValueJet remains committed to providing safe, reliable, and convenient air travel across West Africa, and this new service is a testament to that commitment.

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