Key numbers to know before you book
Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.
From Bangui city center to the M'Poko International Airport, you have transportation options such as taxis, car rental companies, shuttles, and buses. Buses frequently are preferred by the locals arriving at Bangui M'Poko International Airport, however, it is not recommended for visitors, especially if it is their first time traveling to the region. Due to security reasons, other transportation options are recommended to tourists. You can take a taxi from the city center to Bangui M’Poko International Airport if you want a safe and fast transfer.
Taxi
Taxis are among the main transportation options from the city center to the Bangui M’Poko International Airport and are preferred by many, especially tourists. The airport is located 7 kilometers outside the city center so it takes approximately 10-15 minutes by taxi. While using taxis or other transportation options from the city center to the airport, the main issue to consider is security. You should make sure that you selected a reliable company for your transportation and you can consult personnel from the hotel you are staying for recommendations, if necessary.
Car Rental
Car Rental options in Bangui are more limited than taxis. Generally, when you rent a car from a local company; it is required to return the rented car to the office in the city center. If you find a car rental company that accepts the option of leaving the car at the airport, the distance between the city center and the airport is 7 kilometers so you can use the airport parking lot for the rented car.
Shuttle
Another alternative for passengers transferring to the airport from Bangui city center is shuttles. These shuttles offer transportation to Bangui M’Poko International Airport in a safe and fast way and about 15 minutes, like taxis. Shuttles provide a comfortable transfer compared to the security concerns with buses or the hustle of renting a car. Shuttle companies in Bangui usually operate on a pre-booking system. A few hours before your flight to Bangui, you can contact shuttle companies or your hotel to get information for shuttle reservations.
Airport Information.
Bangui M’Poko International Airport is located 7 kilometers outside the city center of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. Due to the recent events in the country, the airport serves as an unofficial refugee camp under UN supervision. Bangui M’Poko International Airport hosts thousands of passengers each year with flights to places such as Nairobi and Casablanca and provides services such as cafes and shops in the terminal before your flight. You should be careful about your security at the airport and around it, and especially when traveling at night, you should select safer transportation options such as taxis.
It is quite easy to reach the city center from LA/Ontario International Airport. You can get on the bus for an affordable journey. If you prefer a more comfortable and fast means of transportation, you can choose from taxi, minivan and shuttle services. Please keep in mind that many hotels in Ontario provide shuttle services at the airport. In addition to these transfer alternatives, you can also rent a car at the airport.
Once you pick up your luggage, you will see the taxi stops at the exit of the baggage claim area. A taximeter is available in all taxis. If you are traveling as a crowded group that cannot fit into a single taxi, you can also take advantage of door-to-door minivan services in the same area.
For the passengers who want to rent a car, airport shuttles depart regularly in front of the passenger terminal building to the car rental center (ConRAC) where there are offices of 10 different car rental companies. Once you rent a car, you can reach the city center in less than 10 minutes by driving through E Holt Boulevard.
After getting on bus number 61 departing from the bus stops in front of the terminal building, you should transfer to bus 80 on Holt. You can reach the city center in half an hour in total.
Many hotels and motels in the city offer airport shuttle services. If your hotel provides a shuttle service and if you would like to take advantage of this service, you are recommended to make a reservation at least 72 hours in advance.
Airport shuttle services depart from 3 different points of the airport. You can take the shuttle services departing every 5 to 20 minutes from the 5th floor of the airport car park, from the car rental center or in front of the passenger terminal depending on the crowdedness. All shuttles are wheelchair accessible vehicles.
The passengers traveling as a crowded group and don't want to compromise on their comfort can enjoy comfortable transfer between the airport and the city center taking this exclusive service. Please keep in mind that you need to make a reservation in advance to take advantage of this service.
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature