Search Flights from Libreville to Dakar

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.

Dakar, located on the Cap Vert Peninsula in West Africa and the capital of the Senegal Republic, is one of the most densely populated cities not only of the Senegal Republic, but the entire African continent. The city, home to one of Africa's most important ports, is a hub for maritime trade and transportation in Africa. With these features, Dakar is Senegal's most important economic and cultural city.

The city, which is the last stop of the world famous Lisbon - Dakar Rally, attracts many visitors every year for this reason. The beautiful coastline and vibrant nightlife also make Dakar interesting. French as well as the local language is spoken in the country, which has long been under French rule.

Public transport is generally provided by buses in Dakar, where there is no underground transport system such as metro and tram in the city center. Although the vehicles are not very comfortable and new, there is a very widespread transportation network by which you can go to both the city center and the surrounding cities. Taxis are an alternative of safe and convenient transportation in the city center. The most important thing to note about taxi is that there is no taximeter or similar implement in the vehicles. For this reason, you should definitely tell the place you are going to go, and ask for the fare before you take the taxi. You definitely should not forget to negotiate. On average you can try to negotiate half of the price given to you. Car rental is also quite common in the city. As public transport is very old and crowded, and taxis need constant negotiation, many visitors prefer to make their journey more comfortable by renting a car.

You can go to the Mali Federation with the Dakar-Bamako railway line, which is a great contributor to the city's commercial viability. But you should not forget that there may be delays in the train service and that the wagons are very crowded. You can reach the Goree Island, on the openings of Dakar, for an average of 5000 CFA Francs by boats departing every day. Colonialism spread from the island as Portugal has started trading on this island which is accepted as the starting point of slave trade today. The airport is 11 kilometers from the city. After exiting the airport, you can reach the city center via a fairly straight road following the Route de l'Aeroport.

You can use buses as a means of public transport or you can use taxi or private shuttle service for more comfortable transportation. In addition, some hotels have airport shuttle services. Car rental is the most preferred choice for many Dakar visitors who want to have a private transport vehicle during their visit.

Airport Shuttle Service

The airport has shuttle services; you have to pay a fee for this service. Unlike what you are used to, these services work with car rental logic. The shuttle picks you up right in front of the airport and takes you to your final destination. However, it is necessary to make reservation at least 2 days in advance to benefit from these services. If you are traveling alone or in groups, you can benefit from this service, which will require you to pay a little more.

Bus

In Dakar, it is possible to reach the city center from the airport by bus which is the pioneer of public transportation. You can reach the city center by taking the bus number 8, which is departing just from in front of the airport exit gate. The bus operates between 06:00 and 21:00.

Hotel Shuttle

Some hotels in Dakar offer airport shuttle service to their customers. If your hotel has airport shuttle service, you can request this service in advance. So, right after the baggage delivery, you can have a very comfortable and fast transportation vehicle that will meet you with a banner with your name and that will leave you to the door of your hotel.

Taxi

Taxis are very popular for transportation in Dakar. Cars used as taxis are generally old-fashioned vehicles. But if you make a good bargain, you can reach the city center in half an hour at a very convenient price. You should agree with the driver about the fare before you board.

Car Rental

Car rental is the most preferred alternative in Dakar. There is a wide selection of car rental options from economical cars to luxurious ones at the airport. You can rent a car with or without driver. It is also very easy and convenient to travel by private car in the city, so you can have a comfortable transportation vehicle throughout your visit by agreeing with one of the car rental offices at the airport. You can reach the center of Dakar in half an hour by following the Route de l'Aeroport. The road is about 17 kilometers.