Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Ndjili International Airport at Kinshasa uses FIH and Lubumbashi International Airport uses FBM. Distinguish international arrivals and domestic connections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from airports in the Republic of the Congo.

Capital
Kinshasa
Currency
Congolese Franc / CDF
Common language
CLDR territory-language data records commonly used languages including French, Swahili, Luba-Lulua, Lingala, Kongo. Usage varies by region; CLDR population figures are estimates.
Time
Uses Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi, with standard time spans UTC+1 to UTC+2 (no daylight saving time); confirm local airport times on your itinerary

Major airports in Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Airlines for travel in Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Airlines, codes, key hubs and networks for travel in Democratic Republic of the Congo
AirlineCodeKey hubsNetwork
flyCAABUFIH / FBM / KND / FKI / FMI / MJM / GMA / KGA / MDKCheck flyCAA official booking and flight-status information for your travel date.
Ethiopian AirlinesETADD / FIH / FBM / LLW / GVA / BLZ / FCO / LFW / BKK / DLA / JNB / GMAThe airline describes its Kinshasa service; confirm travel dates and operating arrangements when booking.
Air Cote DIvoireHFABJ / BZV / ABV / ACC / DLA / CKY / FIH / LBV / LOS / NSI / COO / BKOThe airline lists Kinshasa–Abidjan itineraries; check dates and availability.
ASKY AirlinesKPLFW / DSS / CKY / NDJ / OUA / ACC / BKO / DLA / FIH / LBV / NSI / NIMThe airline includes Kinshasa in its flight offers; confirm connections and operator details for your booking.
Air FranceAFCDG / LYS / BOD / FSC / CAY / CLY / ORY / AJA / BIQ / FDF / NCE / PTPThe airline lists Kinshasa–Paris travel; confirm dates and airports in the booking result.
AfrijetJ7LBV / DLA / SSG / COO / NSI / BSG / PNR / BGF / BZV / FIH / LOS / PHCKinshasa appears in the airline’s destination network; confirm operating dates directly.
Turkish AirlinesTKIST / AYT / GRU / JNB / NIM / OUA / ACC / AMM / AQJ / BJL / BKK / BKOThe airline identifies Kinshasa N’djili (FIH) for its DRC service; check your travel dates.
Royal Air MarocATCMN / RAK / TNG / TTU / ORY / BRU / RBA / NDR / EUN / VIL / AHU / AGAThe airline lists Kinshasa flight itineraries; check connections and travel dates.
TAAGDTNBJ / ABJ / BZV / CAB / CBT / CPT / DUE / FIH / GRU / HAV / JNB / LISThe destination guide distinguishes Kinshasa in the DRC from Brazzaville in the Republic of the Congo; verify airports when booking.
Kenya AirwaysKQNBO / ABJ / ACC / CPT / APL / BKK / DLA / FBM / HRE / LLW / LUN / LVIThe airline’s DRC flight offers include Kinshasa; check dates and connections for your itinerary.
EgyptAirMSCAI / HBE / LXR / JED / DME / MED / SSH / ASW / HRG / BEN / DMM / JIBThe airline advertises itineraries departing Kinshasa; confirm connections, operator and available dates when booking.
Qatar AirwaysQRDOH / ABV / ABJ / ACC / CMN / DAR / HKT / JIB / JRO / LUN / MCT / MELThe April 2026 official network map lists Kinshasa (FIH); check current dates and availability separately.
South African AirwaysSAJNB / CPT / ACC / GRU / MRU / ABJ / DAR / DUR / FBM / FIH / GBE / HREThe airline lists itineraries from Kinshasa; confirm dates, connections and availability.
Brussels AirlinesSNBRU / CKY / ABJ / ACC / BJL / DSS / COO / LFW / NBO / OUA / ROB / EBBThe airline lists Kinshasa (FIH)–Brussels (BRU) service; flight schedules may change.
Air TanzaniaTCDAR / ZNZ / JRO / LUN / MWZ / NBO / ARK / DXB / FBM / JNB / LOS / ACCLubumbashi (FBM) appears in the airline’s destination directory; check dates and connections.
Uganda AirlinesUREBB / HRE / JRO / LUN / ZNZ / ABV / LOS / BJM / BOM / DAR / DXB / FIHThe airline maintains a Kinshasa (FIH) destination service page; check available dates and itineraries.
Airlink4ZJNB / CPT / MQP / WDH / DUR / MUB / VFA / HRE / PLZ / WVB / BFN / GBEThe airline’s destination information includes Lubumbashi (FBM); check dates and available itineraries.

How to travel around Democratic Republic of the Congo by air

What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.

Flying between cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Check Air Congo domestic baggage by class and destination
    Air Congo states that its allowance policy covers domestic DRC sectors and varies by booking class and destination. Check your ticket and actual destination rather than applying another airline’s or the Republic of the Congo’s rules.

Arriving from another country

  • Report Air Congo baggage issues before leaving reclaim
    Air Congo instructs passengers to report damaged, delayed or missing baggage immediately on arrival to its destination representative before leaving reclaim and obtain a file reference number. Retain it for follow-up; it does not approve compensation.

Popular cities to visit in Democratic Republic of the Congo

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International routes to Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Popular international flight routes to Democratic Republic of the Congo
RouteArrival airportRegion
ADD to FIHFIHET
CDG to FIHFIHFR

Before you fly to Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Check secure protective packaging for Air Congo bags

Air Congo requires checked bags to close securely and protect their contents, while extremely bulky or oversized items must travel as cargo. Confirm handling for your item before departure; paying an ordinary baggage fee does not guarantee acceptance.

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Democratic Republic of the Congo flight and airport FAQs

Should an Air Congo baggage issue be reported before leaving reclaim?

Yes. Report promptly to the destination representative and retain the file reference number.