| Popular Airport | Van Ferit Melen Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 5 hour |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 4062 Km |
From N’djamena city center you can go to Hassan Djamous International Airport by taxi, bus, rental car or the airport shuttle of your hotel. The airport is at a very short distance from the city center: 3.5 kilometers.
There are various companies in the city center where you can rent a car from. If you rent a car to go to the airport, you must drive west via the Rue de la Gendarmerie. The journey takes only 8-10 minutes.
It is always possible to find a taxi in the city center. It takes less than 10 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by taxi and the taxi fares are not too high. Nevertheless, it is also useful to bargain on the price beforehand.
It is also possible to reach the Hassan Djamaous International Airport with airport buses departing from the city center. While the buses are very affordable, you should keep in mind that you should not look for comfort in these vehicles.
Almost all accommodation centers in N’djamena provide airport shuttle service to their guests. You are not expected to make a payment for this service which you can make a reservation for in advance.
The Hassan Djamaous International Airport is referred to as N’djamena Airport. The airport serving both military and civilian flights is the only airport in Chad to conduct international flights. Cargo flights are also available at the airport. At the Hassan Djamaous International Airport, which has all the basic units, a small café is also at service for the passengers waiting for their flight.
Van Ferit Melen Airport is 5 kilometers away from the city center. Transportation to the city center is provided by taxi, minibus or municipal buses.
It is also possible to reach the city center by renting a car from the car rental offices at the airport.
Taking a taxi is one of the easiest ways to reach the city center. Taxi option becomes attractive because there is not a long distance between the airport and the city center.
Another option is to take a municipal bus. You can get on the buses to reach the city center from the bus stops, which are 300 meters away from the terminal building.
You can also prefer to get on the minibus which is another transportation option. Yet, you should remember that you need to walk a little bit to get on the minibus. You can reach the city center by getting on the “İskele” (pier) minibus on the minibus lane which is 900 meters away from the terminal.
You can also reach the city center by renting a car from the car rental offices of the companies like Avis, Budget and Europcar at the airport. You can save time and avoid any possible difficulty by booking a rental car in advance online or by telephone.
