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

From London to Brazzaville is approximately 11 hours (including up to three hours for stopover in Paris).

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.

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

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.

The national airline, Lina Congo (GC), operates regular services from Brazzaville to Pointe-Noire, with stops in Loubomo and Ouesso. Private charters are available.

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Inland steamers ply from Brazzaville up the Congo and Ubangi. Rivers are vital to internal transport.

Congo-Océan railway company operates services between Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire (travel time – up to three days). Known as the ‘Peace Train’, this service endured a long suspension due to civil war, and still incurs occasional disruptions. Services between Mbinda and Pointe Noire are also due to resume soon. Advance booking is recommended. Children under five years travel free. Half-fare is charged for children aged five to nine.

Roads are mostly earth tracks, sandy in dry season and impassable in the wet, suitable for 4-wheel drive vehicles only. There are 1207km (750 miles) of paved roads. Traffic drives on the right. Poorly marked army checkpoints, often manned by undisciplined soldiers, exist throughout the country. Travel at night on unfamiliar roads can be dangerous and should be avoided. Car hire: There are several car hire firms represented in Brazzaville, lists of which can be obtained from main hotels. Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required.

Brazzaville has a minibus and taxi service. Taxis are also available in Pointe-Noire and Loubomo. Taxi fares have a flat rate and fares should be agreed beforehand.