Afrinat International Airlines
A former Gambian scheduled airline that operated a small regional network from Banjul in the early 2000s.
About Afrinat International Airlines
Afrinat International Airlines was a privately operated Gambian carrier established in 2002. Contemporary airline references identify it by the IATA code 2F and ICAO code IRP, with operations based in The Gambia. The airline is generally recorded as having ceased flying in 2004. The supplied Payam Air legal name and Iranian website appear inconsistent with Afrinat’s documented Gambian identity and should be independently verified before publication.
The airline’s operating base was Banjul International Airport, the principal international gateway serving The Gambia. Afrinat focused on scheduled regional links within West Africa rather than long-haul flying. Historical network references associate it with services connecting Banjul with cities such as Accra, Conakry and Freetown, although archived schedules are limited and the precise network may have changed during its short operating life.
Reliable public information about Afrinat’s aircraft, cabin configuration and onboard product is scarce. It operated as a small regional carrier, and surviving sources do not provide enough consistent detail to identify a fleet family or formal cabin classes with confidence. Travellers should not assume that the airline offered the standardized seating, baggage options or service tiers commonly published by larger contemporary carriers.
Afrinat was not known to belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. No independently documented frequent-flyer programme has been identified, which would be unsurprising for a short-lived regional airline of its scale. There is also no clear evidence of extensive codeshare or loyalty partnerships. Any similarly named programme or airline appearing in current booking systems should therefore be checked carefully before being linked to this former operator.
Afrinat’s principal historical strength was its attempt to provide direct regional connections from Banjul at a time when travel between neighboring West African markets often required indirect routings. Its short operating history and limited surviving documentation are important challenges for travellers researching the carrier today. Afrinat is not considered an active airline, so current schedules, fares and tickets advertised under its former codes warrant careful verification.
Good to know
Flying with Afrinat International Airlines — what to expect
No Current Operations
Afrinat International Airlines is generally recorded as having ceased operations in 2004. Travellers should not expect current scheduled services under this airline’s historic identity.
Verify Airline Identity
The supplied Payam Air name and Iranian website do not align with Afrinat’s documented Gambian identity. Confirm the operating carrier and ticket issuer before making any payment.
Limited Historical Records
Archived schedules, fleet details and service policies are sparse. Historical route information should be treated as indicative rather than as a current timetable.
Former Banjul Base
Afrinat operated from Banjul International Airport and concentrated on regional West African connections. Alternative airlines should be checked for present-day travel from The Gambia.
Check Old Tickets
Anyone holding documents bearing the 2F or IRP codes should contact the ticket seller or payment provider. Do not rely on old baggage, check-in or refund information attributed to Afrinat.
Route network
Popular routes operated by Afrinat International Airlines
Notable destinations on Afrinat International Airlines's network.
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FAQ
Afrinat International Airlines — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- The airline’s historical records are not sufficiently complete to identify its longest route with confidence. Its known services were regional West African flights from Banjul rather than long-haul operations.
- Afrinat International Airlines was based at Banjul International Airport in The Gambia. It is a former carrier and does not maintain a current operating hub.
- Afrinat does not currently fly to any destinations because it is generally recorded as having ceased operations in 2004. Complete historical schedules are too limited to state a definitive network total.
- Afrinat tickets are not currently sold because the airline is no longer operating. For alternative flights from Banjul, compare dates and nearby departure times, as regional fares can vary with season and availability.
- Historical references associate Afrinat with regional services from Banjul to Accra, Conakry and Freetown. These are former routes, not a current operating network.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Because Afrinat is no longer operating, results would instead reflect available flights from active carriers.
- Banjul International Airport was the airline’s principal departure point. No current departure airports exist for Afrinat because the carrier is no longer operating.
- No dependable current carry-on allowance exists for Afrinat International Airlines. Travellers booking a present-day itinerary should follow the baggage rules of the airline actually operating the flight.