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.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ 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.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
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.