Which airlines fly to Kinshasa?

Brussels Airlines, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and Kenya Airways operate scheduled flights to N'Djili International Airport (FIH).

What is the closest airport to Virunga National Park?

Goma International Airport (GOM) is the main gateway to Virunga and eastern DRC. Many travellers also fly into Kigali, Rwanda and cross overland at Goma–Gisenyi.

Getting to the Democratic Republic of Congo: Flights, Routes & Entry Points

The DRC is more accessible than most travellers expect. Direct and one-stop flights connect Kinshasa to major European, African, and Middle Eastern hubs.

International Airports

N'Djili International Airport (FIH) — Kinshasa. Main gateway, served by Brussels Airlines, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways
Goma International Airport (GOM) — Gateway to Virunga National Park and eastern DRC
Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) — Southern DRC hub for mining tourism and Upemba

Flight Routes & Prices

From Europe: Brussels, Paris, Istanbul — €735–€1,400 return
From Africa: Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg — €275–€735 return
From North America: Via Europe or Addis Ababa — €1,100–€1,850 return
Internal flights: Kinshasa to Goma via Congo Airways — €230–€460 one-way

Overland Border Crossings

Goma–Gisenyi (Rwanda) — busiest crossing for gorilla trekking visitors
Bukavu–Cyangugu (Rwanda) — gateway to Kahuzi-Biega
Kasumbalesa (Zambia) — southern crossing near Lubumbashi

Getting Around Internally

Internal flights are the most practical way to cover long distances. Congo Airways and CAA operate scheduled routes. For national park transfers, your tour operator will arrange all ground transport with vetted drivers.

Plan Your Route

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