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Central African Republic Travel Tips and Information

Central African Republic Travel Tips and Information

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Official Name----
Population4.5 million
CapitalBangui
Country CodeCF
LanguageFrench, Sango
Country Code (international calls)236

The flight time to Central African Republic is approximately ---- hours. Check the climate, currency, religion, manners, other information of Central African Republic below. Wishing you pleasant travels to Central African Republic.


The Central African Republic is located in Central Africa, to the north of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The country is bordered by Chad to the north.

Visa and Immigration Procedures to Central African Republic

Passengers visiting the Central African Republic who are citizens of the United States, Chad, Niger, the DRC, or Cameroon can visit the Central African Republic without a visa for 90 days. All other visitors must obtain a visa in advance. Visas can be single entry or multiple entry, but multiple entry is recommended. Multiple entry visas usually last a year, whereas the single entry last three months. They cost USD 150 and take two days to process.

Things/Items Allowed into Central African Republic

Passenger with a flight ticket to the Central African Republic may bring with them 2000 grams of tobacco, 1000 cigarettes, 5 liters of alcoholic liquor, and 5 bottles of perfume.

Things/Items Forbidden out of Central African Republic

・Not Available

Things/Items Forbidden into Central African Republic

・Firearms ・Narcotics

Voice of Travelers to Central African Republic

Great time transiting in Central African Republic

My onward ticket from Cairo to Congo allowed me to stay in the Central African Republic for three full days. I purchased the ticket through Egypt Air. My ticket was rebooked once because the original flight was canceled. This ticket was expensive, and the cheaper option would have been a direct ticket. However, I have always wanted to visit the Central African Republic, so I decided to buy the more expensive ticket. Flying with Egypt Air was a nice experience, and the ticket included food and drinks aboard. Obviously, I didn't see all of the Central African Republic in only two days. I had time to visit only the Central African Republic's capital Bangui and its monuments. I fell in love with the Central African Republic. Next time, I plan to buy a direct ticket and stay in the Central African Republic for longer.

Cheap ticket to Central African Republic with great troubles

I went to the Central African Republic for a conference. I found a deal including a return ticket with a hotel stay and transportation. Not knowing much about the Central African Republic, I preferred the package over a ticket. However, a problem arose when the flight with Air Algerie from Alger was not confirmed and the airline wanted to rebook my ticket for a later date. I thought the other services of the package could be rebooked as well, but this was not the case. I finally ended up paying once again for a hotel in the Central African Republic, as well as transport. I didn't get any money back from the agency. The stay in the Central African Republic was pleasant, however.

Central African Republic Travel FAQs

Q. Are there any alternatives to Karinou Airlines?

A. There is only one airline in the Central African Republic. Karinou Airlines is a domestic airline of the Central African Republic which currently flies to many different destinations in the region of Central Africa. It has only two operational airplanes at the moment. Tickets with Karinou Airlines cannot be purchased on their website, or through any international ticket portal. You need to purchase the ticket through one of the ticket agencies in the Central African Republic.

Q. What is the Central African Republic known for?

A. The Central African Republic has wonderful natural sites near the Central African Republic-DRC border. The Central African Republic is actually one of the best travel locations in terms of natural beauty and wildlife diversity. Visitors can see many animals up close including gorillas, elephants, and exotic butterflies.

Central African Republic - Direct Flights to Major Airports

Airports handling direct flights toBangui M'Poko International Airport・Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport ・Casablanca International Airport  etc.

Flight Routes to Central African Republic

There are direct flights to the Central African Republic available from Europe (Paris) and North Africa (Casablanca). The Central African Republic also has a national airline, Karinou Airlines, that is based in Bangui. The Central African Republic's airline operates flights around the Central African region.