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Country Guide > Africa > Liberia | |
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Travel - International Note Foreigners are advised against all but essential travel to Monrovia and the rest of Liberia; the security situation is volatile and flights out of the country are intermittent. There is sporadic fighting and looting. For further advice, potential visitors should contact their local government travel advice department. It is recommended that visitors, should they choose to visit Liberia, do not stay overnight outside the city. Air Main airlines serving Liberia include Air Afrique (RK) and Ghana Airways (GH). Air Ivoire operates flights between Monrovia and Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire). Weasua Air Transport (XA) operates flights between Monrovia and Freetown (Sierra Leone) (tel: 275 440; fax: 226 067). Approximate flight times From Monrovia to New York (via Dakar) is nine hours; to London (via Brussels) is 11 hours. International airports Monrovia (ROB) (Roberts International) is 60km (36 miles) southeast of the city. There are bus services and taxis to and from the city. Airport facilities are limited, but include restaurant and first aid facilities. No airlines currently land at Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) which is in the city itself. Departure tax None. Sea There are unscheduled freighter services with passenger accommodation from European ports. The main Liberian ports are Monrovia, Buchanan, Greenville, Harper and Robertsport. The port in Monrovia is being expanded. Road Best routes to Liberia are through Guinea Republic and Côte d’Ivoire, but they are impassable during the rainy season. The northeastern route to Sierra Leone (via Kolahun and Kailahun) is currently closed. |