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✈️ Cheap flights to Republic of the Congo
Compare fares to Republic of the Congo from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Maya-Maya Intl (BZV). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Republic of the Congo
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BZV | Maya-Maya Intl | Brazzaville | Main |
| PNR | Antonio Agostinho-Neto Intl | Pointe Noire | Main |
International flights arrive at Maya-Maya Airport in Brazzaville and Agostinho-Neto Airport in Pointe-Noire. River ferries cross the Congo River between Brazzaville and Kinshasa.
📅 Best time to fly to Republic of the Congo
Best: June–September: the main dry season, with cooler, cloudy days and easier travel.
Cheaper shoulder season: December–February: a shorter, drier spell in some areas, good for wildlife.
Avoid: March–May and October–November: the heaviest rains, which can make roads difficult.
Weather by month in Brazzaville
- 31°Jan🌧
- 32°Feb🌧
- 32°Mar🌧
- 32°Apr🌧
- 31°May🌧
- 28°Jun☀️
- 27°Jul☀️
- 28°Aug☀️
- 30°Sep⛅
- 31°Oct🌧
- 31°Nov🌧
- 30°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Republic of the Congo
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Brazzaville | 6,372 km | 8 h 20 min | |
| New York → Brazzaville | 10,233 km | 13 h 00 min | |
| Los Angeles → Brazzaville | 14,207 km | 17 h 45 min* | |
| Chicago → Brazzaville | 11,409 km | 14 h 25 min | |
| Miami → Brazzaville | 10,767 km | 13 h 40 min | |
| San Francisco → Brazzaville | 14,340 km | 17 h 55 min* | |
| Toronto → Brazzaville | 10,726 km | 13 h 35 min | |
| Paris → Brazzaville | 6,047 km | 7 h 55 min | |
| Frankfurt → Brazzaville | 6,069 km | 8 h 00 min | |
| Dubai → Brazzaville | 5,430 km | 7 h 15 min | |
| Delhi → Brazzaville | 7,539 km | 9 h 45 min | |
| Mumbai → Brazzaville | 6,814 km | 8 h 55 min | |
| Singapore → Brazzaville | 9,879 km | 12 h 35 min | |
| Sydney → Brazzaville | 13,740 km | 17 h 15 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Republic of the Congo
- Brazzaville – A relaxed capital on the Congo River, with markets, music and views to Kinshasa.
- Odzala-Kokoua National Park – Pristine forest and savanna with gorillas, elephants and rich birdlife.
- Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park – Part of the Sangha Trinational, famous for remote and untouched forest.
- Pointe-Noire – The country's main port and beach city.
- Loango – A former royal capital and memorial to the transatlantic slave trade.
- Conkouati-Douli National Park – A park of lagoons, beaches and forest where chimpanzees are rehabilitated.
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Flights to Republic of the Congo: questions
What is the main airport in Republic of the Congo?
The main international airport is Maya-Maya Intl (BZV) in Brazzaville. Other airports with scheduled flights include Pointe Noire (PNR).
How long is the flight from London to Republic of the Congo?
A nonstop flight from London to Brazzaville covers about 6,372 km and takes around 8 h 20 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Republic of the Congo?
June–September: the main dry season, with cooler, cloudy days and easier travel.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Republic of the Congo?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: December–February: a shorter, drier spell in some areas, good for wildlife.
Do I need a visa to fly to Republic of the Congo?
It depends on your passport. See our Republic of the Congo visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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