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Country Guide > Africa > Congo (Democratic Republic Of) | |
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Travel - International Travel Warning All travel to the eastern and northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (including entering from Uganda or Rwanda) is not advised. A reported coup attempt occurred during the early hours of June 11 2004 in Kinshasa, although this was unsuccessful. Violent demonstrations against the international community in Kinshasa in January 2005. Air Airlines serving the Democratic Republic of Congo include Air France, Air Gabon, Cameroon Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM and South African Airways. Approximate flight times From Kinshasa to London is 10 hours 30 minutes including stopover in Brussels. International airports Kinshasa (N’Djili) (FIH) is 25km (15 miles) east of the city. Buses run to and from the city. Taxis are available. Airport facilities include 24-hour bank/bureau de change, post office, restaurant and car hire (Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and InterRent), but all services may well be erratic and unreliable. Departure tax None. SEA/RIVER The international port is Matadi on the Congo River. There are no passenger services to or from Matadi at present. Ferries usually operate across the Congo River from Brazzaville to Kinshasa, although services are sporadic at present. In peacetime, there are ferries along the Oubangui River to the Central African Republic. Rail In peacetime, there are rail services to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and Lobito in Angola; and connections to Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa. Road Most of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s borders are closed or very dangerous. Even in peacetime, the roads are mostly in bad condition and impassable in the rainy season. There are connecting roads to surrounding countries, the major routes being through Sudan, Uganda and Zambia. |