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Introducing Libreville


Home to nearly half of the country’s population, Libreville has rapidly developed into one of Central Africa’s most dynamic metropolises. A port city on the Atlantic Ocean coast, Libreville, the capital of Gabon, lies at the crossroads of major trade routes; while the timber trade forms the backbone of the city’s economy, shipbuilding and the maritime industry have also gained significant momentum. Visitors to Libreville will find a welcoming setting: long, palm-fringed beaches and a coastline that takes on golden hues at sunset; a city where music, dance, and craftsmanship are a natural part of daily life. As you explore Libreville’s lively markets or sample fresh seafood and other local specialties, you’ll be enchanted not only by the region’s natural beauty but also by its cultural richness. A city where communities of diverse ethnic backgrounds have lived together for centuries, Libreville showcases this multicultural texture in its architecture and institutions.

To explore this captivating destination up close, you can review schedules and fares for Libreville flights now. Turkish Airlines’ Gabon flights departing from Istanbul reach Libreville in about eight hours; fares for flights to Libreville may vary according to season. You can travel with Turkish Airlines’ exclusive benefits and review flight details to Gabon on our website or mobile app.

Libreville is known for:


Port and commerce Nature and Wildlife Local life

Quick information

NEARBY CITIES
Kango (92 km)
Owendo (10 km)
CURRENCY
CFA Franc BEAC (XAF)

COUNTRY CODE
+241

ELECTRIC POWER
G, C, A

TIME ZONE
GMT +1

AVG. PRICE OF A COFFEE
5 USD

AVG. PRICE OF A MEAL (2 PEOPLE)
60 USD

Average Temperature

January
26.7 °C
February
27.2 °C
March
27.2 °C
April
26.7 °C
May
26.7 °C
June
25.6 °C
July
24.4 °C
August
24.4 °C
September
25.6 °C
October
25.6 °C
November
26.1 °C
December
26.1 °C

Libreville airport information

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

You can use the dolmuş taxis that carry passengers between the airport and Libreville city center. The city center is 15 km from the airport and the journey takes about 15–35 minutes depending on the traffic.

Average time from airport: 15–35 minutes

Distance from airport: 15 km

TAXI:

You can get to the city center using the 24 hour taxi service that operates from the airport. The average cost of a taxi from the airport to the city center is 3,000 Central African CFA francs.

Average taxi price: 3,000 Central African CFA francs

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