Gabon Airport Transfer Guide (2026) - All Options & Tips
Navigate your arrival at Libreville International Airport with essential transfer tips and common scams to avoid in Gabon.
Libreville International is the country's main gateway and sits close to the capital. Onward travel within Gabon is largely by road or by domestic flight, so plan the connection before you land.
We have not yet verified the current operators, routes and fares for Gabon, so we are not publishing specifics we cannot stand behind. For what is running on the day you travel, the airport's own arrivals information is the reliable source, and your accommodation will usually know what works best for the hour you land.
Helpful Tips
Purchase a prepaid 'Carte de Transport' card for use on the SETRAG commuter train in Libreville to avoid buying single tickets.
For travel between Libreville and Port-Gentil, book intercity flights with local carriers like Afrijet or Nationale Regionale Transport as the ferry service is irregular.
Use the official 'Libreville Transport' mobile app or local taxi-hailing services like 'Taxis Verts' for more reliable taxi service in the capital.
When using shared taxis ("clandos"), confirm the fare for your specific destination before getting in, as rates are not metered and vary by distance.
Common Scams to Avoid
At Libreville Léon-Mba International Airport, some unofficial 'helpers' may aggressively offer to assist with luggage or paperwork, then demand high payment for unsolicited services. To avoid this, politely but firmly decline all unofficial assistance and proceed directly to official airport staff or your pre-arranged transport.
A common issue, not unique to Gabon, involves taxi drivers at the airport refusing to use the meter and insisting on a fixed, inflated fare to the city center. Insist on using the meter before entering the vehicle, or use a pre-booked or ride-hailing service where available to ensure standard pricing.
Some individuals posing as officials may approach travelers claiming there is a problem with their documents or currency, requesting to see cash or passports. This is a general tourist-area scam. Never hand over documents or money; instead, insist on dealing only with uniformed personnel at official counters or booths.