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Getting Around Equatorial Guinea

Air: 

There are flights between Malabo and Bata every day except Sunday; it is advisable to book in advance.

Note: It is reported that maintenance procedures used on internal flights are not always properly observed.

Side of road: 
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Road quality: 

On Bioko, the north is generally better served with tarred roads.

During the rainy season some roads are only passable in a 4-wheel drive vehicle.

Police and military roadblocks are common; travellers may need to show their passport, driving licence and/or vehicle registration and explain their reason for travelling.

New roads are under construction and repair in Malabo, Bata and a few outlying areas.

Road classification: 

Not all roads are paved, although the majority are.

Taxi: 

Bush taxis connect Malabo with the island's two other main towns, Luba and Riaba, and also run from Bata to Mongomo and Ebebiyin; they can be hired hourly or daily.

Coach: 

By water: 

There is a ferry between Malabo, Bata and Douala. The trip takes about 12 hours. There are four classes of fare.

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