Maya-Maya Airport serves Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of Congo, located on the Congo River directly across from Kinshasa, capital of the nearby Democratic Republic of Congo.
It is the country's main airport, a gateway to the colonial historic district and a departure point for the rainforests of the Congo Basin.
How to get to Maya-Maya Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to BZV
Parking near Maya-Maya Airport
The parking is compact and occupies the space in front of the terminal.
Rates are in line with Central African regional standards.
How to get to Brazzaville from BZV
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Maya-Maya Airport
Only some car rental brands have a desk at arrival.
Driving licence, passport and credit card are the basic documents; the IDP is almost always required.
Hotels near Maya-Maya Airport
Right by Maya-Maya
The Hôtel de l'Aéroport is about 1 km from the Maya-Maya terminal, reachable in a few minutes by car or with the property's own shuttle.
Best for: Single-night layovers and dawn flights, when it pays to stay as close as possible to the terminal.
- A step from the terminal, the closest option to the runways in all of Brazzaville
- The property's own shuttle is available, useful for inconvenient flight times
- Only airport grounds nearby: for the evening you have to head towards the centre
- The sample of online reviews is small, around 30 opinions
Recommended hotels
City Centre and Congo Riverfront
By taxi, the centre can be reached in about 15-20 minutes from the terminal; several hotels in the area also arrange their own shuttle on request.
Best for: Those staying more than one night and who want embassies, markets and the Congo riverfront a few minutes from the airport.
- The Congo riverfront, markets and embassies concentrated in a compact area, a few minutes from the airport
- Most of the city's brand-name properties already offer a shuttle or pick-up service
- Beyond the brand-name properties listed here, the options quickly drop to private apartments that cannot be verified
- Prices at the high-end properties are steep by regional standards
Recommended hotels
- Hilton Brazzaville Les Tours Jumelles Hotel & Residences A 30-storey tower on the Congo riverfront, with a revolving panoramic restaurant on the top floor, two outdoor pools and an airport shuttle running around the clock; about 8 km and 25 minutes from the airport. View availability
- Radisson Blu M'Bamou Palace Hotel, Brazzaville On the banks of the Congo right in the city centre, 3 minutes' walk from the Plain Market; rooms with river views. View availability
- Grand Lancaster Brazzaville Less than 500 metres from the city centre, on Avenue Auxence Ickonga near the cathedral and market; outdoor pool and free airport shuttle on request. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal, the country's main hub, handles connections to central and West Africa, along with some European routes.
It is advisable to arrive at the airport 3 hours in advance for international flights.
Map of Maya-Maya Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Brazzaville across from Kinshasa?
Yes, the two capitals face each other across the Congo River, among the closest pairs of capitals in the world, though belonging to two distinct countries (Republic of the Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo).
Q. Do Brazzaville's taxis have meters?
No, always agree on the fare with the driver before departing; roughly 1,000-3,000 XAF to downtown from the airport.
Q. Do you need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
Yes, most nationalities must apply in advance at an embassy or consulate: visa on arrival is generally not available.
Q. Is Brazzaville a good starting point for seeing gorillas?
Yes, it's the main gateway to Odzala-Kokoua National Park, known for its western lowland gorillas.
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