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Distance to Pointe Noire	4.2km
Distance to Mpita	3.0km
Most popular destination	Paris

About Pointe Noire Airport

Located in Kouilou Department, Pointe Noire Airport is a main airport for people travelling to and from Pointe Noire.
The airport connects the wider area, with passengers from nearby Loandjili and Loango also relying on it for flights.
Here are some of the leading airlines at Pointe Noire Airport worth knowing before you book:
Need inspiration on where to go if you're starting your trip from Pointe Noire? Direct flights from Pointe Noire Airport can take you to some standout places, including:
- Luanda
- Addis Ababa
- Brazzaville
- Libreville
- Douala
January, February, and September are the busiest months at Pointe Noire Airport. January and February fall in the dry season, drawing visitors for business travel and coastal tourism, while September marks a return to drier conditions after the mid-year rains, encouraging a seasonal uptick in arrivals.
March, April, and July are the quietest months at Pointe Noire Airport. March and April sit at the transition into the wet season, when demand from leisure visitors typically softens, while July falls mid-year during a rainy period that generally sees lower overall passenger volumes.

How to get from Pointe Noire Airport to Pointe Noire

It usually takes around 10 minutes to get from Pointe Noire Airport to Pointe Noire by rideshare service or taxi, though traffic conditions may add time to the journey.
Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Pointe Noire Airport from Pointe Noire

If you're driving from central Pointe Noire or being dropped off by a friend, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport.
Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

Pointe Noire Airport facilities

Pointe Noire Airport handles flights from one terminal.

Where to stay near Pointe Noire Airport

Catching a late flight to Pointe Noire Airport or travelling first thing? Hotel Midotel Seaview is a good choice when you need rest close by. It features an airport shuttle, accessible parking, and a lowered bathroom sink and is around 3 kilometres away.
Roughly 3 kilometres from the airport, Kactus Lodge is another option nearby. A safe deposit box, a lounge, and internet access are the start of its amenities.
Doubletree by Hilton Pointe-Noire also helps keep transfers short and simple. It's about 5 kilometres away and includes Wi-Fi, car rental options, a fitness centre, and more.

Car rental options near Pointe Noire Airport

If you're jetting into Pointe Noire, pick up a car rental at Pointe Noire Airport and follow your own route through the city and beyond.

Pointe Noire Airport FAQs

Can I hire a car from Pointe Noire Airport?

Currently, there don’t seem to be any car hire pick-up points near to Pointe Noire Airport’s Arrivals or Departures.

How long will it take from landing in Pointe Noire Airport Arrivals to exiting?

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Pointe Noire Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Pointe Noire Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Pointe Noire Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

I’m connecting flights in Pointe Noire Airport. How much layover time between flights do I need?

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Pointe Noire Airport’s departure lounge.

Which hotel should I stay in near to Pointe Noire Airport?

Kactus Lodge is the highest-rated hotel near Pointe Noire Airport, just 4.0km away. Other great hotels nearby include Octave's APT (4.4km from the airport), and Villa Mbolo (1.9km away).

How long before takeoff should I arrive for my flight departure from Pointe Noire Airport?

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Pointe Noire Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

What does ‘No info available’ mean?

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

What should I do if my flight is cancelled?

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Pointe Noire Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Pointe Noire Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.