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Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport

Fomboni, Comoros

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Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport

Fomboni, Comoros
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Gateway to Mohéli, Comoros' smallest and most pristine island.

Location
Fomboni, Comoros
Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport (IATA: NWA, ICAO: FMCI) is a small regional airport serving Fomboni, the capital of Mohéli, the smallest of the three main islands of the Comoros archipelago in the Indian Ocean. The airport provides essential air connectivity for the island's residents and visitors, given the limited maritime transport options between the islands. The airport operates modest facilities suited to low passenger volumes, handling primarily inter-island flights within the Comoros. Mohéli is known for its relatively unspoiled natural environment, including Mohéli Marine Park, and the airport serves as a key access point for ecotourism to the island. Due to Mohéli's small population and limited infrastructure, the airport sees infrequent scheduled services and operates on a small scale compared to the main Comoros gateway, Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport in Moroni.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic passenger facilities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Fomboni town center is limited, primarily consisting of taxis and informal shared vehicles.
Airlines here
Inter-island carrier APCM (Air des Comores) and similar regional operators have historically served the airport with connections to Moroni and Anjouan.
Notable facts
  • ›Mohéli is the smallest of the three main islands of the Comoros, with a population of around 40,000.
  • ›The airport primarily serves inter-island routes within the Comoros archipelago.
  • ›Mohéli is home to the Mohéli Marine Park, a key ecotourism destination accessible via this airport.
  • ›The runway is short, limiting the airport to small turboprop aircraft.
  • ›The airport's IATA code NWA reflects the island's former Arabic name influences.
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Gateway to Mohéli, the Comoros' last unspoiled island paradise

Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport serves Fomboni, the capital of Mohéli, the smallest and least-visited of the three main Comorian islands. The airport operates as a modest domestic facility connecting Mohéli to Moroni and occasionally to other Indian Ocean destinations. It plays a vital role in linking this ecologically rich island, home to marine national parks and nesting sea turtles, to the wider archipelago.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small single-story domestic terminal handling limited daily flights with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Shared taxi (taxi-brousse) to Fomboni town centre
  • Private taxi hire arranged through local operators
  • Motorcycle taxi (moto-taxi) for short distances
Nearby Hotels
  • Laka Lodge
  • Mohéli Marine Park Guesthouses
  • Fomboni local family guesthouses
Dining

The airport offers no formal dining facilities, so travellers should plan accordingly. Fomboni town, a short ride away, has small local restaurants serving traditional Comorian dishes such as langouste, rice, and coconut-based stews. Street food stalls near the market offer affordable snacks before or after flights.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule directly with your airline, as timetables on Mohéli can change with little notice.
  • Carry sufficient Comorian francs (KMF) as ATMs are scarce on the island.
  • Arrive well ahead of departure time as the terminal has minimal staff and irregular operating hours.
  • Bring insect repellent and sun protection, especially if travelling onward to Mohéli Marine Park.

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Encyclopaedia

Mohéli Bandar Es Salam Airport is an airport in Mohéli, Comoros. It is the third largest airport in Comoros after Moroni's Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport and Anjouan's Ouani Airport.

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