The main airline running services to Togo is Air Afrique (RK) (website: www.flyafriqiyah.com), in which Togo is a shareholder. Flights are available from London, Brussels, Geneva, Paris and many African destinations. Togo has become an important transit point for air travel in Africa. There are frequent flights to major African destinations.

From Lomé to London is seven hours.

Aéroport International Gnassingbé Eyadema (AIGE) is 6km (4 miles) northeast of the city. To/from the airport: Taxis operate to the city centre. Facilities: Bar, restaurant, snack bar, shops, bank, post office, duty free shop and car hire.

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Main ports: Lomé. Ferries from Benin and Ghana call at Lomé and coastal ports. For details, contact the port authorities (website: www.togoport.tg/index.html).

There are routes from Benin, Burkina Faso and Ghana (a coastal route runs from Benin through Lomé to Ghana) but conditions are unreliable. The border with Ghana is closed periodically.

Air Togo runs services to Sokodé, Mango, Dapango, Lama-Kara, Lomé and Niamtougou.

Ferries run along the coast. For details, contact the port authorities.

There are services between Atakpamé, Blitta and Lomé; Kpalimé and Lomé; and Aného and Lomé. Trains run at least daily on each route.

Traffic drives on the right. Tarred roads run to the border countries and the major northern route is called 'The Highway of Unity'. There are roads linking most settlements, but these are largely impassable during the rainy season. Police checkpoints are frequent and may cause delays. It is advisable to keep windows rolled up and doors locked. Bus/taxi: National bus, minibus and taxi systems are reasonably efficient and cheap. Taxis and minibuses are widely available in Lomé and shared taxis are available between towns. There is a surcharge for luggage. Drivers do not expect a tip. Cycling: Bicycles can be rented in large towns and often incur less delays than cars. Car hire: This is available in Lomé; elsewhere the cost of car hire is very high and it is usually better to hire a taxi. Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required.