Bangui
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| Population | - |
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| City Code | BGF |
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| Flight Time | 15~21 hours |
The flight time to Bangui is approximately 15~21 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Bangui.
Bangui
Bangui is the administrative, economic, and cultural center of Central African Republic. Bangui is located in the west bank of Ubangi River, hence its name. The capital was formerly known as Bangi and was later renamed Bangui when urbanization of the town started. French and Sango are the main languages spoken by the people of Bangui. In Bangui, you will find the Presidential palace, the Place de la Republique, Boganda Museum, Bangui Central Market, Bangui Zoo, and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui.
Voice of Travelers to Bangui
African tour in Bangui
My recent trip in Africa was in Bangui in the Central Republic of Africa. We traveled with Kenya Airways from Nairobi on economy ticket. The airline had excellent services with very friendly staff. We arrived in Bangui in the evening hours so we checked in Hotel Ledger Plaza Bangui. The following day we set out on Africa's rough but thrilling terrain to the Dzanga-Sangha National Park. I had a unique wildlife experience in this part of Africa. I also visited the Bangui Zoo and Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui. We only stayed in Bangui for two days then left for Serengeti.
Safari holiday in Bangui
I was on a tour in Africa and Bangui was one of my list of destinations. I traveled from Abdijan to Bangui with Air Côte d'Ivoire on the business class ticket. The plane was clean and comfortable. The cabin crew was so polite and helpful. We left at the scheduled time and actually arrived in Bangui some minutes before the scheduled time. I stayed at Hotel Ou' Bangui. While in Bangui, I visited the Bangui central market and bought some great wood carvings. My most adventurous moment in Bangui has to be camping in the wild at Dzanga-Sangha National Park.
Bangui Travel FAQs
Q. What are some of the places that one can visit in Bangui?
A. While in Bangui you can visit Musee de Boganda (Boganda Museum) which was built in honor of Barthélemy Boganda, a popular nationalist who helped the country gain independence.In Dzanga-Sangha National Park, you can go gorilla trekking or net hunting.The Notre- Dame of Bangui Cathedral offers you an opportunity to see the architecture of French colonies in Africa. At the central market, you will get very nice artwork and wood carvings. You can also visit Melanie's beauty center for a relaxation beauty session.
Q. Do I need to reconfirm my ticket to Bangui?
A. If you are using Kenya Airways, the airline requires that you reconfirm your ticket 72 hours before departure time. You can call the airline or us to confirm your ticket. Failure to do so may result to cancellation of your ticket.
Q. Do I need a paper ticket or an electronic ticket for my safari to Bangui?
A. It will depend on the airline that you will be using. Some airlines in Africa still use paper tickets. Once you have made ticket reservations, we will send you an email indicating whether you will get a paper ticket or an e- ticket. For an e- ticket, it will be sent to your email, and for a paper ticket, we will send the ticket to you by courier within 2 to 3 days.
Q. Can I purchase a ticket and travel the same day to Bangui?
A. Most airlines rules state that you should purchase your ticket at least four hours before departure time. However, in some instances the airline may not have sold out all tickets for an aircraft or may be some passengers may have failed to show up. Hence, you may get a ticket at the last minute depending on availability of seats. To get last minute tickets, please contact us. You should also note that most airlines charge more for a last minute ticket.
Bangui - Direct Flights to Major Airports
Airports handling direct flights to Bangui M'Poko International Airport • Port Bouet Airport • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport • Douala International Airport • Lomé–Tokoin Airport • Entebbe International Airport • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport • Mohammed V International Airport etc.
Flight Routes to Bangui
Major air routes to Bangui are from Douala, Abidjan, Nairobi, Casablanca, Entebbe, Lome and Paris. These air routes use Bangui M'Poko International Airport and are mainly served by Air Cote d'Ivoire, ASKY airlines, Air France and Kenya Airways.