Congo, Republic of Getting There

Getting There by Air

Aero Benin, Air France, Air Service Gabon and Cameroon Airlines operate international services to Congo (Rep).

Approximate Flight Times

From London to Brazzaville is approximately 11 hours (including up to 3 hours for stopover).

Main Airports

Brazzaville (BZV) (Maya Maya) is 4km (2 miles) northwest of the city. To/from the airport: Buses and taxis are available to the city. Facilities: A restaurant and car hire.

Pointe-Noire (PNR) is 5.5km (3.5 miles) from the city. To/from the airport: Taxis are available to the city.
Departure Tax
XAF500.

Getting There by Water

Cargo ships dock at Pointe-Noire. An hourly car ferry operates between Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo) and Brazzaville across the Congo River (journey time – 20 minutes). Ferries operate to and from the Central African Republic on the Ubangi.

Getting There by Road

There is a road connection from Lambaréné in Gabon to Loubomo and Brazzaville. The road from Cameroon is usable only during the dry season. There is a good road between Pointe-Noire and Cabinda (Angola). Entry can also be made via the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Documentation:
A carnet de passage en douane is needed to cross land borders between Congo and the neighbouring countries. Further information can be obtained from national motoring organisations.
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