Private jet to the Republic of the Congo
Private flights to the Republic of the Congo go to two cities. Brazzaville, the capital, stands on the north bank of the Congo river opposite Kinshasa, the capital of another country, and holds the ministries, embassies and international organisations. Pointe-Noire, on the Atlantic coast, is the port and the centre of the oil industry; companies moving engineers to the offshore fields often land there and never see the capital.
The distance from Europe is at the edge of what a super midsize jet covers without a stop: a Praetor 600 flies non-stop from Paris, Frankfurt and the Alpine and Mediterranean hubs, while from London, Amsterdam and Brussels it makes one fuel stop or a heavy jet is used. A visa issued before departure, a yellow fever certificate and a landing permit requested five days ahead complete the planning.
Write which city you need, the dates and the number of travellers, and a consultant sends options with aircraft and price.
Why fly privately to the Republic of the Congo
Prices to Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire
All prices are for the whole aircraft, one way, plus handling, landing and parking charges, the permit and passenger taxes, with an aircraft based near the departure airport. The time shown is that of the first aircraft in the row; where it includes a fuel stop, the table shows it.
From the European hubs
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Super midsize Praetor 600 |
Heavy jet Falcon 900EX |
Long range Falcon 7X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Farnborough - Brazzaville | 6,360 km | 9:57 h, 1 stop | EUR 68,000 | EUR 82,000 | EUR 96,000 |
| Amsterdam - Brazzaville | 6,367 km | 9:58 h, 1 stop | EUR 68,000 | EUR 82,000 | EUR 96,000 |
| Brussels - Brazzaville | 6,218 km | 9:46 h, 1 stop | EUR 66,000 | EUR 81,000 | EUR 94,000 |
| Paris Le Bourget - Brazzaville | 6,046 km | 8:03 h | EUR 55,000 | EUR 79,000 | EUR 92,000 |
| Frankfurt - Brazzaville | 6,070 km | 8:05 h | EUR 55,000 | EUR 79,000 | EUR 93,000 |
| Munich - Brazzaville | 5,859 km | 7:49 h | EUR 53,000 | EUR 77,000 | EUR 90,000 |
| Zurich - Brazzaville | 5,787 km | 7:44 h | EUR 53,000 | EUR 76,000 | EUR 89,000 |
| Geneva - Brazzaville | 5,686 km | 7:36 h | EUR 52,000 | EUR 75,000 | EUR 88,000 |
| Milan Linate - Brazzaville | 5,558 km | 7:27 h | EUR 51,000 | EUR 74,000 | EUR 86,000 |
| Madrid - Brazzaville | 5,333 km | 7:10 h | EUR 49,000 | EUR 72,000 | EUR 83,000 |
| Nice - Brazzaville | 5,388 km | 7:14 h | EUR 49,000 | EUR 72,000 | EUR 84,000 |
| Rome - Brazzaville | 5,128 km | 6:55 h | EUR 47,000 | EUR 69,000 | EUR 81,000 |
| Paris Le Bourget - Pointe-Noire | 6,050 km | 8:04 h | EUR 55,000 | EUR 79,000 | EUR 92,000 |
| Brussels - Pointe-Noire | 6,236 km | 9:48 h, 1 stop | EUR 67,000 | EUR 81,000 | EUR 95,000 |
| London Farnborough - Pointe-Noire | 6,353 km | 9:56 h, 1 stop | EUR 68,000 | EUR 82,000 | EUR 96,000 |
Rome - Brazzaville is EUR 47,000 in a Praetor 600 with 6:55 h in the air; Madrid and Nice cost EUR 49,000. From Paris the Praetor still flies non-stop, 8:03 h for EUR 55,000. From London, Amsterdam and Brussels it needs one fuel stop, which brings London to EUR 68,000 and 9:57 h; a Falcon 900EX flies the same sector without a stop in 7:59 h for EUR 82,000. Pointe-Noire is priced almost exactly like Brazzaville from the same hub: EUR 55,000 from Paris and EUR 68,000 from London with a stop.
From neighbouring countries and southern Africa
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Midsize jet Citation XLS+ |
Super midsize Praetor 600 |
Heavy jet Challenger 650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libreville - Brazzaville | 834 km | 1:34 h | EUR 14,000 | EUR 14,500 | EUR 24,000 |
| Douala - Brazzaville | 1,105 km | 1:55 h | EUR 15,500 | EUR 16,500 | EUR 26,000 |
| Bangui - Brazzaville | 1,028 km | 1:49 h | EUR 15,000 | EUR 16,000 | EUR 26,000 |
| Luanda - Pointe-Noire | 503 km | 1:09 h | EUR 12,000 | EUR 11,500 | EUR 20,000 |
| Johannesburg - Brazzaville | 2,800 km | 4:05 h | EUR 25,000 | EUR 30,000 | EUR 43,000 |
Libreville in Gabon is 1:34 h from Brazzaville and EUR 14,000 in a Citation XLS+, Douala in Cameroon EUR 15,500 and Bangui in the Central African Republic EUR 15,000. Luanda in Angola - Pointe-Noire costs EUR 12,000, Johannesburg in South Africa - Brazzaville takes 4:05 h and costs EUR 25,000 in the same Citation XLS+.
From the Gulf
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Heavy jet Falcon 900EX |
Long range Falcon 7X |
Ultra long range Global 7500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai World Central - Brazzaville | 5,393 km | 6:51 h | EUR 72,000 | EUR 84,000 | EUR 98,000 |
Dubai - Brazzaville is 6:51 h in a Falcon 900EX for EUR 72,000, without a stop.
Passenger taxes depend on where the flight starts. France applies a solidarity tax per passenger that increases with distance, about EUR 2,100 on a Congo sector and about EUR 420 inside Europe; Italy EUR 200 per passenger on sectors beyond 1,500 km, on departure and again on the return to Italy; Austria EUR 12. Germany and the Netherlands (from 5.7 t) tax departures too, and so does the UK, where APD is not due under 5.7 t and its top private-jet band starts at 20 t with fewer than 19 seats. Airport and permit fees in the Republic of the Congo are not published and appear in the quote for each flight.
Business jet price per flight hour
Two trips priced
Price per person
The price is for the aircraft, so every additional passenger reduces the cost per seat:
| Route | Aircraft | Whole aircraft | 2 passengers | 4 passengers | 6 passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome - Brazzaville | Praetor 600 | EUR 47,000 | EUR 23,500 | EUR 11,800 | EUR 7,800 |
| Paris Le Bourget - Brazzaville | Praetor 600 | EUR 55,000 | EUR 27,500 | EUR 13,800 | EUR 9,200 |
| Brussels - Brazzaville | Falcon 900EX | EUR 81,000 | EUR 40,500 | EUR 20,300 | EUR 13,500 |
Calculator
For a first estimate to Brazzaville or Pointe-Noire, use the calculator and add the nights on the ground in the comment.
Airports and ground handling
| Airport | Codes | Runway | Use for private flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazzaville Maya-Maya | BZV / FCBB | 3,300 m | Capital; entry airport, slots required |
| Pointe-Noire | PNR / FCPP | 2,600 m | Oil industry and port; entry airport |
| Ouesso | OUE / FCOU | about 2,050 m | Northern regional airport; not planned for flights from Europe |
| Kinshasa N'Djili (DR Congo) | FIH / FZAA | 4,000 m | Across the river; another country, used as an alternate |
Neither airport in the Republic of the Congo has a business aviation terminal. International flight support companies work with a local ground handler at Maya-Maya and at Pointe-Noire, arranging the permit, fuel, catering and the passage through the terminal; we confirm in writing who meets the aircraft and where passengers are processed. The permit request goes to the national civil aviation agency five days before landing with the registration, the operator, the schedule, the route with entry and exit points, insurance and crew and passenger details. A change of aircraft, date or route means an amended permit.
Flights between Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, a little over an hour by turboprop, are flown by a local operator, because a foreign operator does not carry passengers on domestic legs. For Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the north-west, the jet lands in Brazzaville and a light aircraft chartered for camp guests continues to the Mboko airstrip, about two hours away.
Which aircraft
- Up to eight passengers from southern and central Europe: a super midsize Praetor 600, non-stop from every hub in the table except London, Amsterdam and Brussels.
- From London, Amsterdam or Brussels without a stop, or a group of up to twelve: a heavy jet such as the Falcon 900EX.
- A full cabin with large reserves: a long-range jet such as the Falcon 7X or the Global 6000.
- Regional legs: a midsize jet such as the Citation XLS+ for Libreville, Douala, Luanda or Bangui.
Leave your number, and a consultant will call back about the route, the stop and the permit.
When to fly
Brazzaville is hot and humid all year, with daily highs around 31 degrees and about 1,500 mm of rain. June to September is the dry season, with July and August the driest months and the best period for Odzala; October to May is wet, and roads in remote areas are at their worst from November to May. The north of Odzala has a second, shorter dry spell in January and February. Empty Legs are rare all year; the empty return to Europe after a drop-off is the most common.
Entry rules and documents
The Republic of the Congo is outside Schengen and the EU customs union, so the return flight clears passport and customs control at the first Schengen or UK airport.
Flying with a dog or cat
The pet flies in the cabin with the operator's approval. Expect a rabies vaccination given between 30 days and 12 months before entry, a health certificate from a licensed vet issued within 10 days of travel, an ISO microchip and treatment for ticks and tapeworm; a dog may also need an import permit from the veterinary service, requested four to six weeks ahead, with documents in French or with a certified translation. We confirm the list and the entry airport in writing with the Congolese authorities before the aircraft is confirmed.
Empty Legs
Empty Legs to the Republic of the Congo are rare. Most come from an aircraft that dropped a team in Brazzaville or Pointe-Noire and returns to Europe without passengers; a few come from aircraft repositioning from Libreville, Luanda or Douala. The direction and your free dates go to empty-legs@jets.flights, and we answer when something fits. A leg can change with the original booking, and the visa, vaccination certificates and permit are needed as for a full charter.
How to book
- Send the city, the dates, the passenger names and nationalities, and the visa status of each traveller.
- We find an operator that accepts the route, check that its insurance covers the Republic of the Congo and decide between a non-stop aircraft and a fuel stop.
- You receive options with operator, aircraft, flight time and price.
- You sign the contract with the operator and pay; the permit request goes to the civil aviation agency at least five days before landing.
- Before departure we confirm the permit, the slot at Maya-Maya, the handler and fuel.
Questions about private flights to Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire
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- What does a private jet to Brazzaville cost?
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From EUR 47,000 one way for the whole aircraft, Rome - Brazzaville in a Praetor 600. Paris costs EUR 55,000 non-stop; from London the Praetor with a fuel stop costs EUR 68,000, plus charges and taxes.
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- Is the flight non-stop?
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From Paris and the hubs further south and east, yes, in a Praetor 600. From London, Amsterdam and Brussels a Praetor makes one fuel stop, or a Falcon 900EX flies non-stop.
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- How long is the flight?
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6:55 h from Rome and 8:03 h from Paris in a Praetor 600; 7:59 h from London in a Falcon 900EX. Local time equals Paris in winter and is one hour behind in summer.
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- Can we fly straight to Pointe-Noire?
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Yes, Pointe-Noire is an airport of entry with customs; Paris - Pointe-Noire costs EUR 55,000 in a Praetor 600.
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- Do we need a visa?
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Yes. The visa is issued before travel by a Congolese embassy, and a yellow fever certificate is required at the border.
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- How early should we book?
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Two to three weeks ahead: the permit is requested five days before landing, and the visa takes longer.
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- Can we combine Brazzaville and Kinshasa?
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Yes, but the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are two countries, each with its own permit and visa. We prepare both before the aircraft leaves Europe.
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- Can our dog fly with us?
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Yes, in the cabin with the operator's approval and a full set of veterinary papers in French; arrange the rabies blood test in the EU before departure.
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