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Maya-Maya International Airport

Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo

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Maya-Maya International Airport

Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo

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FCBB

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1048 ft

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Gateway to the Republic of the Congo's vibrant capital.

Opened

1959

Location

Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo

Maya-Maya International Airport is the principal international airport serving Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo. It sits on the northern edge of the city and handles the majority of the country's international and domestic air traffic. The airport is named after the Maya-Maya district of Brazzaville and serves as a key hub for regional connectivity across Central Africa. It handles a moderate volume of passengers and cargo, connecting the Republic of the Congo to destinations in Africa and Europe. The facility has undergone various upgrade efforts over the years to improve capacity and passenger facilities, though it remains a relatively modest airport by international standards.

Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both international and domestic flights.

Getting to & from

Ground transport into central Brazzaville is primarily by taxi, with limited public bus options available from the airport.

Airlines here

Major carriers serving Maya-Maya include Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and TAAG Angola Airlines, among other regional operators.

Notable facts

›Located approximately 4 kilometres north of Brazzaville city centre.
›Operates one of the few airports in the world facing another national capital's airport across a river — Kinshasa's N'Djili Airport lies just across the Congo River.
›The airport's ICAO code FCBB reflects the Congo (Brazzaville) airspace designation.
›Serves as the main base for the Congolese national airline operations.
›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 320 metres (1,050 feet) above sea level.

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Gateway to the Congo Basin, where two capitals face each other

Maya-Maya International Airport serves Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo, sitting on the northern bank of the Congo River directly across from Kinshasa. Opened during the colonial era and modernized over subsequent decades, it remains the primary international gateway for the country. The airport plays a central role in regional connectivity across Central Africa, handling government, commercial, and humanitarian traffic.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single integrated terminal handling both international and domestic arrivals and departures with basic amenities.

Ground Transport

Taxi from official airport taxi ranks to city center
Private car hire arranged through hotels or local agencies
Minibus shared transport toward central Brazzaville
Hotel shuttle services for major properties

Nearby Hotels

Radisson Blu M'Bamou Palace Hotel
Hotel Cosmos Brazzaville
Saphir Palace Hotel
Maya-Maya Hotel

Dining

Food options inside the terminal are limited, with a small café and snack counter serving basic meals and beverages. Outside the airport, the Poto-Poto and city-centre districts offer a range of Congolese restaurants serving dishes like poulet moambe and grilled fish. Travellers are advised to carry snacks for longer layovers as airside options may be inconsistent.

Traveller Tips

Arrive at least two hours before international flights as security and check-in processes can be slow.
Exchange currency before departure or at the terminal, as ATM availability is unreliable.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry into the Republic of Congo.
Confirm visa requirements in advance, as visa-on-arrival is not available to all nationalities.

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Route map (13 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

European Aviation Air Charter

Ethiopian Airlines

Hapagfly

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Kenya Airways

Mauritania Airlines International

Varig Log

Pacific East Asia Cargo Airlines

Air Corridor

Camair-co

South African Airways

Rwandair Express

Routes

BZV → CDGAF · 343

BZV → CMNAT · 738

BZV → PNRAT · 738

BZV → LADDT · 73G

BZV → PNRE7 · ERJ

BZV → DLAET · DH8

BZV → ADDET · 788

BZV → LBVHF · 319

BZV → FIHKL · 737 738

BZV → NBOKL · 738

BZV → NBOKQ · 738

BZV → CDGLC · 757

BZV → COOLC · 737

BZV → DLALC · 737

BZV → OLLLC · 737

BZV → PNRLC · 737

BZV → FIHKQ · 738

BZV → COOL6 · 73G

BZV → COOQ8 · 732

BZV → FIHQC · 737

BZV → LBVQ8 · 732

BZV → PNRQ8 · 732 733

BZV → JNBSA · 320 319

BZV → KGLWB · 73W

BZV → DLAWB · 73W

Aircraft operating here

Boeing 737-8006 routes Boeing 7376 routes Boeing 737-2003 routes Boeing 737-7002 routes Airbus A3192 routes 73W2 routes Airbus A340-3001 routes ERJ1 routes DH81 routes Boeing 787-81 routes Boeing 7571 routes Boeing 737-3001 routes

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