Search Flights from Libreville to Kigali

The distance between the city center and Leon M’ba International Airport, which is located in Libreville, the capital of Gabon, is approximately 7 kilometers. Passengers travelling to the airport from Libreville city center generally prefer budget-friendly taxis for this travel. If you are travelling with your family or as a crowded group, you can travel to Libreville International Airport by using a private shuttle. In addition, it is possible to travel to the airport by renting a car in the city.

If you want a faster transportation to the airport, taxi will be a better choice for you. However, if you will travel to the airport from more distant regions, you can benefit from other options like car rental or shuttle.

Taxi

You can comfortably travel to Libreville International Airport by calling a taxi to your hotel in Libreville city center. You can ask your hotel to call a taxi for you. Travelling to the airport by taxi lasts about 15 minutes. This is an economic option if you are not staying at a hotel far away from the city center. Taxis are among the best options with their large baggage capacities. If you choose this alternative, you can reach the airport without losing time.

Car Rental

If you choose renting a car for your transportation, you can make a little search about the local car rental companies in Libreville city center and make a reservation in advance for a suitable vehicle. If you rent a car, you can reach the airport in about 15 minutes. Renting a car only for travelling to the airport from the city center isn’t a commonly preferred option. However, if you have rented a car to use it during your visit, you can travel to Libreville International Airport by using this vehicle.

Private Shuttle

Visitors staying at hotels in Libreville city center can travel to Libreville International Airport by using the private shuttles by contacting their hotels in advance. Since the distance between the airport and city center is short, the cost of this travel doesn’t increase much. In addition, some hotels in the city offer free shuttle service to Libreville International Airport. If you are staying at a hotel offering shuttle service, you can make a reservation in advance to benefit from this service. You can reach Libreville Airport from the city center by a private shuttle without losing time.

Airport Information

Libreville International Airport is located in Libreville, the capital of Gabon. From the airport, there are regular flights to many cities such as Cairo, Dubai, Amsterdam, Johannesburg, Addis Ababa and London. There are many car rental companies offering car rental services at the airport. There are ATMs and foreign exchange office as well as restaurants and hotels like La Residence Maisha, Hotel Onomo Libreville and Park Inn by Radisson, Hotel L'Orchidee. There are also parking lots at the airport where flights are organized to many cities each month. You can spend time in the lounges at the airport which has one terminal. You can also do shopping at the stores or enjoy delicious foods at the restaurants.

When you arrive at Kigali Airport you will see taxi drivers inviting passengers to their taxis at the terminal exit. Airport taxis are one of the most practical vehicles you can choose to travel to Kigali city center. If the cost of airport taxis is too high, if you exit the terminal and walk for a few minutes you can stop the other taxi services operating in the area. Kiagali International Airport which is 5 kilometers from Kigali city center does not have public transportation vehicles such as buses. Because of this, taxis are the first alternative to the center. Car rental is ideal for travellers planning to spend a few days in and around Kigali.

Taxi

As soon as you step out of the terminal at Kigali International Airport, you will see taxi drivers inviting passengers to their taxis who want to take you to the city center. The journey to Kigali city center is short and comfortable way to travel but the cost of taxis may be a bit expensive. If you want to negotiate a little of the price you can try your luck, but if you are planning to spend more time in the city, you can rent a car from the terminal. You can find a vehicle to travel to Kigali city center by leaving the airport, but this option is not recommended for security reasons especially for those who are travelling to Kigali for the first time. 3 or 4 people that are travelling together can travel in the same taxi. 5 or more passengers travelling together can rent a vehicle suitable for more crowded groups and travel that way to Kigali city center.

Rent a Car

After you have landed at Kigali International Airport you can find car rental alternatives in the terminal. Visitors travelling to the area for the first time can rent a car or speak with their hotel in advance to find a suitable service vehicle that will bring them to Kigali city center. The terminals at Kigali International Airport are very close to each other, so you can walk from one terminal to another. After renting a car it maybe a bit confusing at first, so be sure to get a map that shows the routes in the area in detail so that you can find your way around the Kigali roads more easily.

Motorcycle Taxi

At the exit of Kigali International Airport you can see motorcycle taxis that serve the area. Motorcycle taxis are cheaper than classic taxis but they are not very comfortable. However, those who want a more economical vehicle can get to Kigali city center quickly by the motorcycle taxis. Remember that motorcycle taxis are vehicles that can not take passengers with heavy luggage.