Private jet to Togo
Togo is a narrow country between Ghana and Benin, with only about 56 km of coastline, and its capital Lomé sits in the far south-west corner, right on the border with Ghana. Lomé Gnassingbé Eyadéma International, about 5 km north-east of the centre, is the one airport that takes international business jets: a 3,000 m runway, customs around the clock and the base of the regional airline ASKY.
The private traffic is mostly business: Lomé has a deep-water container port and a free zone that serve landlocked Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali, and many trips combine Lomé with Accra or Cotonou on the same journey. A Praetor 500 flies non-stop from Paris, Geneva or Lisbon. Before the flight every passenger needs an e-visa and a yellow fever certificate, and the aircraft a landing permit.
Send the dates, the number of passengers and the other stops of the trip; a consultant replies with aircraft, prices and the permit timetable.
What brings private flights to Lomé
Prices to Togo
Each price is for the whole aircraft, one way; the landing permit, handling, parking, airport charges and passenger taxes are added in the quote. The time refers to the first aircraft in the row and includes a fuel stop where one is shown.
From European cities to Lomé
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Midsize jet Praetor 500 |
Super midsize Praetor 600 |
Heavy jet Challenger 650 |
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| Lisbon - Lomé | 3,774 km | 5:13 h | EUR 31,000 | EUR 37,000 | EUR 51,000 |
| Madrid - Lomé | 3,847 km | 5:19 h | EUR 32,000 | EUR 37,000 | EUR 52,000 |
| Nice - Lomé | 4,210 km | 5:46 h | EUR 34,000 | EUR 40,000 | EUR 54,000 |
| Geneva - Lomé | 4,480 km | 6:06 h | EUR 35,000 | EUR 42,000 | EUR 56,000 |
| Milan Linate - Lomé | 4,436 km | 6:03 h | EUR 35,000 | EUR 42,000 | EUR 56,000 |
| Zurich - Lomé | 4,644 km | 6:18 h | EUR 36,000 | EUR 43,000 | EUR 58,000 |
| Paris Le Bourget - Lomé | 4,760 km | 6:27 h | EUR 37,000 | EUR 44,000 | EUR 59,000 |
| Istanbul - Lomé | 4,761 km | 6:27 h | EUR 37,000 | EUR 44,000 | EUR 59,000 |
| Frankfurt - Lomé | 4,925 km | 6:39 h | EUR 38,000 | EUR 46,000 | EUR 60,000 |
| Brussels - Lomé | 4,983 km | 6:44 h | EUR 38,000 | EUR 46,000 | EUR 60,000 |
| London Farnborough - Lomé | 5,020 km | 8:16 h, 1 stop | EUR 46,000 | EUR 46,000 | EUR 61,000 |
The Praetor 500 flies non-stop from every city in the table except London, where it needs a fuel stop: from Lisbon it costs EUR 31,000, from Paris EUR 37,000. From London the Praetor 600 at EUR 46,000 flies straight through in 6:46 h, about an hour and a half faster than the smaller jet with a stop. The Challenger 650 takes up to twelve passengers.
From neighbouring countries
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Turboprop Pilatus PC-12 |
Light jet Citation CJ3 |
Midsize jet Citation XLS+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accra - Lomé | 169 km | 0:51 h | EUR 6,500 | EUR 7,500 | EUR 10,000 |
| Cotonou - Lomé | 127 km | 0:46 h | EUR 6,500 | EUR 7,500 | EUR 9,500 |
| Lagos - Lomé | 233 km | 0:59 h | EUR 7,000 | EUR 8,000 | EUR 10,500 |
| Abidjan - Lomé | 582 km | 1:41 h | EUR 8,000 | EUR 9,500 | EUR 12,500 |
| Abuja - Lomé | 734 km | 2:00 h | EUR 9,000 | EUR 10,000 | EUR 13,000 |
| Dakar - Lomé | 2,214 km | 5:01 h | EUR 15,000 | EUR 16,500 | EUR 22,000 |
From Accra, Cotonou and Lagos a Pilatus PC-12 covers the distance in under an hour for EUR 6,500 to EUR 7,000. From Dakar a jet such as the Citation CJ3 at EUR 16,500 is the practical choice.
On a jet leaving France the solidarity tax per passenger grows with the length of the sector, so Paris - Lomé is charged at a higher rate than a flight inside Europe. Flights to or from Italy over 1,500 km carry EUR 200 per passenger. Germany and the United Kingdom levy their own departure taxes, shown in the quote; UK APD exempts aircraft under 5.7 t and applies its higher private jet rate from 20 t with fewer than 19 seats. Togolese airport charges are shown separately.
Business jet price per flight hour
Per passenger
| Route | Aircraft | Whole aircraft | 2 passengers | 4 passengers | 8 passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon - Lomé | Praetor 500 | EUR 31,000 | EUR 15,500 | EUR 7,800 | EUR 3,900 |
| Paris Le Bourget - Lomé | Praetor 500 | EUR 37,000 | EUR 18,500 | EUR 9,300 | EUR 4,600 |
| Geneva - Lomé | Praetor 600 | EUR 42,000 | EUR 21,000 | EUR 10,500 | EUR 5,300 |
Calculator
The calculator gives a quick estimate for Lomé; add any further stops in Ghana or Benin in the comment.
Airports in Togo
| Airport | Codes | Runway | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lomé Gnassingbé Eyadéma | LFW / DXXX | 3,000 m | Airport of entry, 24 h, customs, handling mandatory |
| Niamtougou | LRL / DXNG | 2,500 m | Kara region; civil and military, no customs, landing by permission |
| Sokodé, Mango, Dapaong | DXSK / DXMG / DXDP | - | Small domestic airfields without customs; not used for flights from Europe |
Lomé has no separate business aviation terminal; the handler meets the aircraft and accompanies passengers through the border formalities at the airport. Handling is mandatory, and we confirm in writing where the party is processed. Niamtougou in the north is used mainly by the air force and government aircraft; an international party clears at Lomé first, and a domestic leg is arranged with a local operator.
The landing permit comes from the Togolese civil aviation authority, whose office works from 07:00 to 16:00 local time on working days; a landing permit is valid for 24 hours, so a delay of more than a day means a revision. The application includes the aircraft certificates, radio licence, crew and passenger passport copies, the schedule, the routing and a local contact. We confirm the parking position in writing with the permit.
Choosing an aircraft
- Up to eight passengers from southern and central Europe: the Praetor 500, a midsize jet with the range to reach Lomé direct.
- From London or northern Europe: a Praetor 600 or similar super midsize jet, without a stop.
- Delegations of up to twelve: a heavy jet, for example the Challenger 650 or Legacy 650.
- Coastal hops to Accra, Cotonou or Lagos: a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 or a light jet.
The year in Togo
December to February are the driest months and the best time for the coast. The main rains fall from April to July, with a short break in August and a second rainy period in September and October. Empty Legs are rare and appear mostly as jets returning to Europe after a drop in Lomé or after work in Accra and Lagos.
Empty Legs
Legs to or from Lomé are infrequent. The likeliest are aircraft flying home to Europe after dropping passengers in Lomé, and jets repositioning along the coast between Accra, Lomé, Cotonou and Lagos. With a flexible date and papers ready, register the route at empty-legs@jets.flights.
Pets
Dogs and cats travel in the cabin beside their owners once the operator has approved them. Togo asks for a rabies vaccination at least 21 days before arrival, the usual vaccinations against infectious diseases, a veterinary health certificate issued within a few days of travel and endorsed by the veterinary authority of the departure country, and normally an import permit; animals arrive through Lomé airport after the veterinary service is notified. We obtain the current requirements in writing before the aircraft is confirmed.
Entry rules and travel advice
The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel within 30 km of the border with Burkina Faso, except the city of Dapaong and the N1 road to it from the south, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the Savanes region in the far north. Lomé and the coast are not in these lists. Before booking, every traveller checks the advice of their own government and the terms of their insurance.
Booking steps
- Send dates, passengers and any further stops in the region.
- We propose aircraft and check the permit lead times for each country on the route.
- You confirm; passport copies go to the operator, and you apply for the e-visas.
- The operator files the landing permit and books the handler at Lomé.
- A day before the flight we send the permit reference, the parking stand and the driver's details; at Lomé the handler waits at the aircraft door.
Private jet to Togo: frequently asked questions
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- What does a private jet from Europe to Lomé cost?
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From EUR 31,000 one way for the whole aircraft, Lisbon - Lomé in a Praetor 500. Paris - Lomé costs EUR 37,000, London - Lomé EUR 46,000 in a Praetor 600.
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- How long is the flight?
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About 6:27 h from Paris and 6:46 h from London in a Praetor 600, without a stop.
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- Is there a business aviation terminal in Lomé?
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No separate one. A handler, which is mandatory, meets the aircraft and takes passengers through the border formalities at the airport.
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- Do we need a visa?
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Yes. EU and UK citizens apply for an e-visa online before travel; it is not issued on arrival. A yellow fever certificate is also required.
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- Can we combine Lomé with Accra and Cotonou?
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Yes. Both are under an hour away by turboprop; each leg is an international flight with its own permit and entry rules.
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- Can we fly to the north of Togo?
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Niamtougou in the Kara region has a 2,500 m runway but no customs; a domestic leg is arranged with a local operator after clearing at Lomé, and the travel advice for the Savanes region is checked first.
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- Can our cat or dog travel with us?
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Yes, in the cabin with the operator's consent, a rabies vaccination at least 21 days old, a health certificate and, as a rule, an import permit. The antibody test for the return is best done before leaving Europe.
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- How early should we book?
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About a week ahead for the e-visa and the landing permit; earlier for December or for a multi-country trip.
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