Why go
- Capital and largest city of the Central African Republic.
- Served by Libenge Airport (LIE).
History
Bangui is the capital and largest city of the Central African Republic. It was established as a French outpost in 1889 and named after its location on the northern bank of the Ubangi River ; the Ubangi itself was named from the Bobangi word for the "rapids" located beside the settlement, which marked the end of navigable water north from Brazzaville. The majority of the population of the Central African Republic lives in the western parts of the country, in Bangui and the surrounding area.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Air France AF (777-200) · 1 route: Yaounde
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (737-700) · 1 route: Douala*
- Royal Air Maroc AT (737-800) · 1 route: Casablanca
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Libenge Airport (LIE); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BGF has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Casablanca, Douala, Yaounde). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Ferry Bangui-Zongo.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bangui, Central African Republic. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.