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Malabo

Malabo is a city in Equatorial Guinea, located in the province of Bioko Norte. It is located on the north coast of the island of Bioko.

Type CityPopulation 297,000Settled 1827

Why go

  • Former capital of Equatorial Guinea.
  • Served by Malabo International Airport (SSG).

History

Malabo is a city in Equatorial Guinea, located in the province of Bioko Norte. It is located on the north coast of the island of Bioko. In 2018, the city had a population of approximately 297,000 inhabitants.

Airports

Malabo International Airport (SSG) 4.7 km to the centre
Malabo, BN, GQ — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (Chicago Express, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines…) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Douala, Addis Ababa, Libreville, Abuja, Bata… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Cameroon (Africa) (119 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 8 direct destinations
  • Chicago Express C8 (146) · 3 routes: Bata, Cotonou, Douala
  • Ethiopian Airlines ET (767-300) · 2 routes: Addis Ababa, Douala
  • Royal Air Maroc AT (737-800) · 2 routes: Casablanca, Libreville
  • Turkish Airlines TK (767-300) · 2 routes: Addis Ababa*, Douala*
  • Air France AF (777-200) · 1 route: Douala
  • Dennis Sky DH (ATR 72) · 1 route: Libreville
  • Iberia Airlines IB (A319) · 1 route: Madrid
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (777) · 1 route: Douala*
  • Lufthansa Cargo LH (A340-300) · 1 route: Abuja

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor

Getting there by ferry

Puerto de Malabo
Ferry terminal · 3.6 km from the centre
Outdoor
Barque
Ferry terminal · 5.4 km from the centre
Outdoor
Malabo - Bata
Ferry route · Marcia Ferrys
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Malabo International Airport (SSG). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SSG has direct flights to 8 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Douala, Addis Ababa, Libreville, Abuja, Bata…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Puerto de Malabo, 3.6 km); routes include Malabo - Bata.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Malabo. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
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