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Gabon
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Getting There
Gabon
Getting There by Air
The national airline is Air Gabon (GN), which operates direct flights from Paris and London to Libreville.
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Libreville is approximately 8 hours (excluding stopovers).
Main Airports
Libreville (LBV) is 12km (7 miles) north of the city. To/from the airport: Taxis are available to the city (journey time – 10 minutes). Facilities: Bureaux de change, shops, tourist information, left luggage, car hire, hotel reservation desk and duty-free shops.
Departure Tax
None.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: Owenda, 10km (6miles) from Libreville. Ferries depart quite regularly to São Tomé. Freight ships to Cameroon may take passengers; enquire locally for details.
Getting There by Road
There are roads to Bitam and Ambam (Cameroon), Bata via Cocobeach (Equatorial Guinea) and the Congo.
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Getting There by Air
The national airline is Air Gabon (GN), which operates direct flights from Paris and London to Libreville.
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Libreville is approximately 8 hours (excluding stopovers).
Main Airports
Libreville (LBV) is 12km (7 miles) north of the city. To/from the airport: Taxis are available to the city (journey time – 10 minutes). Facilities: Bureaux de change, shops, tourist information, left luggage, car hire, hotel reservation desk and duty-free shops.
Departure Tax
None.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: Owenda, 10km (6miles) from Libreville. Ferries depart quite regularly to São Tomé. Freight ships to Cameroon may take passengers; enquire locally for details.
Getting There by Road
There are roads to Bitam and Ambam (Cameroon), Bata via Cocobeach (Equatorial Guinea) and the Congo.
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