--- iata: LBV name: Libreville Léon-Mba International Airport city: Libreville country: Gabon lastUpdated: '2026-10-24' officialWebsite: 'https://www.libreville-aeroport.com/' sources: - 'https://www.libreville-aeroport.com/' - 'https://www.libreville-aeroport.com/aeroport/' - 'https://www.libreville-aeroport.com/guide-voyageur/au-depart/' - 'https://www.libreville-aeroport.com/guide-voyageur/a-larrivee/' - 'https://www.libreville-aeroport.com/guide-voyageur/bagages-surete/' - 'https://www.libreville-aeroport.com/acces/' - 'https://www.libreville-aeroport.com/services/parkings/' - 'https://www.libreville-aeroport.com/services/salons/' - 'https://www.libreville-aeroport.com/services/salons/samba-lounge/' - 'https://www.libreville-aeroport.com/services/salons/ekena-lounge/' - 'https://www.libreville-aeroport.com/services/salons/koussou-lounge/' - 'https://www.libreville-aeroport.com/boutiques-restaurants/' - 'https://www.libreville-aeroport.com/services/wi-fi/' - 'https://www.libreville-aeroport.com/services/banques-distributeurs/' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/gabon/libreville-international/lbv-samba-lounge - 'https://thislounge.com/lbv' - >- https://gabonmediatime.com/afrique-centrale-adl-6e-aeroport-le-plus-frequente-en-2024/ - >- https://gabonmediatime.com/gabon-65-milliards-de-fcfa-dafreximbank-pour-le-financement-de-laeroport-dandem/ - >- https://directinfosgabon.com/gsez-renovation-de-laeroport-lean-mba-les-passagers-vont-payer-tres-cher-son-financement/ - >- https://directinfosgabon.com/transport-aerien-apres-2-mois-dinterruption-royal-air-maroc-reprend-ses-vols-sur-libreville/ - >- https://directinfosgabon.com/transport-aerien-le-nigerian-air-peace-debute-ses-vols-sur-libreville-a-compter-du-2-aout-2026/ - 'https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/260609-ahjun26lbv' - >- https://www.ecofinagency.com/news-services/1706-56560-air-algerie-launches-libreville-route-via-cameroon-continues-african-expansion - 'https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/260630-p4aug26' - 'https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/260622-kpns26' - 'https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/260911-tkyr2627' - >- https://agpgabon.ga/gabon-transport-aerien-turkish-airlines-suspend-la-ligne-libreville-ankara-a-compter-du-15-juin-2026/ - >- https://www.gabonreview.com/flygabon-ouvre-la-route-de-lagos-et-renforce-son-ancrage-en-afrique-de-louest/ - 'https://aerocorner.com/airports/lbv/' - 'https://www.airportoverview.com/routes/LBV' - 'https://ourairports.com/airports/FOOL/' - 'https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/entry-requirements' - 'https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/safety-and-security' - 'https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/80/gabon' quickFacts: - >- Libreville Léon-Mba International Airport (IATA LBV, ICAO FOOL) is Gabon's main airport. It sits on the coast in the north of Libreville, about 15 minutes by road from the city centre, and has been run by GSEZ Airport under a public-private partnership since 2018. - >- Traffic: about 750,000 passengers in 2024, according to an AfroVisualData ranking of Central African airports reported by Gabonmediatime. The airport itself cites about 700,000 a year. It handles nearly all of Gabon's international flights. - >- Long-haul and hub links: Air France to Paris-CDG, Royal Air Maroc to Casablanca (back since July 2026 after a two-month suspension), Ethiopian to Addis Ababa and Air Algérie to Algiers via Douala (since June 2026). Turkish Airlines ended its Libreville flights in June 2026. - >- Regional routes: FlyGabon (with Afrijet) flies to Port-Gentil, Franceville and Oyem plus Douala, Yaoundé, Lagos, Pointe-Noire, Malabo and Johannesburg. ASKY flies to Lomé, Brazzaville and São Tomé, Air Peace to Lagos via Douala, and RwandAir via Douala. - >- Terminal 1 handles international and most domestic flights; its international gates are on the first floor. The airport says Afrijet flights use the small Terminal 2 by car park P2, about 5 minutes' walk away. - >- Entry: a visa is required before travel (an e-visa portal exists, and gov.uk calls the High Commission route the most reliable). A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required and is checked on arrival. bentoTips: - label: Timing title: Arrive 2 hours early detail: >- The airport advises arriving 2 hours before departure for check-in, border police, security and the walk to the gate. On arrival allow about 45 minutes for health check, passport control, baggage and customs. summary: '2 hours before departure, per the airport.' category: timing - label: Terminal title: 'Departures upstairs, in a fixed order' detail: >- International departures go upstairs in Terminal 1: border police first, then security screening, then the duty-free shop and the gates. If you connect in Libreville you must collect your bags and check in again. summary: 'Border police, security, then gates on level 1.' category: terminal - label: Food title: Small but real choice detail: >- Paul and Café Pierre André are in the departures area, Trib's sells sandwiches and pastries in the departure lounge, and Aelia Duty Free stocks Gabonese products. Free Wi-Fi (AIRPORT_FREE_WIFI) needs no registration. summary: 'A few cafés, duty-free and free Wi-Fi.' category: food - label: Status title: Samba Lounge takes Priority Pass detail: >- The international Samba business lounge, just after security on level 1, accepts Priority Pass and LoungeKey, and sells single entries. Ekena is a pricier landside VIP lounge with private fast-track. Koussou serves domestic flights. summary: Priority Pass works at Samba (international only). category: status lounges: - name: Samba Lounge access: - Priority Pass - LoungeKey - Paid entry (airport ticket) - Some business-class tickets bestFor: - Priority Pass members on international departures - A quiet seat before boarding summary: >- International business lounge right after security; Priority Pass and LoungeKey accepted. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal 1 amenities: - Open bar and snacks - Wi-Fi - TV - name: Ekena Lounge access: - Paid entry (airport ticket) bestFor: - Skipping queues with private fast-track summary: >- Landside VIP lounge with private passport and security fast-track; paid entry only. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal 1 amenities: - Open bar and snacks - Fast-track passport and security - Wi-Fi - name: Koussou Lounge access: - Paid entry (airport ticket) - Some business-class tickets bestFor: - 'Domestic flights to Port-Gentil, Franceville or Oyem' summary: >- Small business lounge for domestic departures; paid entry or domestic business class. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal 1 amenities: - 'Self-service pastries, petits fours and drinks' - Wi-Fi - TV waterOptions: [] airportistScore: 4.8 slug: lbv region: Africa --- > Markdown for [/airports/lbv](/airports/lbv). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/lbv) - [Lounge directory](/airports/lbv/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Libreville Léon-Mba International Airport (LBV) Libreville, Gabon · Africa Gabon's main airport and international gateway, on the coast about 15 minutes from central Libreville and run by GSEZ Airport. About 750,000 passengers used it in 2024. Air France flies to Paris, Royal Air Maroc to Casablanca, Ethiopian to Addis Ababa and Air Algérie to Algiers via Douala, while FlyGabon/Afrijet, ASKY and Air Peace cover Central and West Africa. Terminal 1 is simple, with a Priority Pass lounge (Samba), free Wi-Fi and a few cafés. Ground transport is taxi-only. You need a visa and a yellow fever certificate. ## Airportist Score **4.8 / 10** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 6.0 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 4.5 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 4.0 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 4.0 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 4.5 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 5.5 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: About 750,000 (2024, AfroVisualData ranking reported by Gabonmediatime) - Terminals: Terminal 1 (international and domestic) plus a small Terminal 2 used by Afrijet, per the airport - Typical security: 15 min - On-time: 68% - Disruption: minor ## Best for - Direct flights from Gabon to Paris, Casablanca, Addis Ababa and Algiers - Short ride into central Libreville - Priority Pass access at the Samba Lounge on international departures ## Watch out for - Visa and yellow fever certificate required before you fly - Unmetered taxis: agree fares, use licensed taxis booked exclusively - Connections need bag collection and fresh check-in - Airline network has shifted in 2026 (Turkish gone, Royal Air Maroc paused for two months) - Photographing the airport is illegal ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/lbv/lounges.md) (free) - [Map](/airports/lbv/map.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/lbv/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/lbv/amenities.md) (free) - [Traveler tips](/airports/lbv/tips.md) (free) - [Water](/airports/lbv/water.md) (free) - [Visa](/airports/lbv/visa.md) (free) - [Full guide](/airports/lbv/guide.md) (free) - [Disruptions](/airports/lbv/disruptions.md) (free) - [Reviews](/airports/lbv/reviews.md) (free)