Why go
- Capital, chief port, and largest city of Liberia.
- Served by Buchanan Airport (UCN).
History
Monrovia is the capital and largest city of Liberia, located on the Atlantic coast at Cape Mesurado in Montserrado County. It serves as the country's political, administrative, economic, and cultural center. According to the 2022 census, the city has a population of approximately 1.76 million, while the greater metropolitan area exceeds 2.2 million people, accounting for roughly one-third of Liberia's total population and representing the country's most densely populated region.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
12 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Atlant-Soyuz Airlines 3G (A319) · 3 routes: Accra, Freetown, Lagos
- Eagle Atlantic Airlines E2 (M82) · 2 routes: Abidjan, Freetown
- Royal Air Maroc AT (737-700, 737-800) · 2 routes: Casablanca, Freetown
- Air France AF (A330-200) · 1 route: Freetown
- British Airways BA (767) · 1 route: Freetown
- Brussels Airlines SN (A330-300) · 1 route: Brussels
- Delta Air Lines DL (76W) · 1 route: Accra
- Kenya Airways KQ (737-800) · 1 route: Accra
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (330, A330-200) · 1 route: Freetown*
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A330-300) · 1 route: Brussels*
- United Airlines UA (A330-300) · 1 route: Brussels*
- World Scale Airlines W3 (737-800) · 1 route: Accra
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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (DH8) · 2 routes: Accra*, Freetown*
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 Buchanan Airport (UCN); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ROB has direct flights to 6 destinations on 12 airlines (incl. Freetown, Accra, Brussels, Abidjan, Casablanca…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Monrovia, Liberia. 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.