Home to a third of the population, Libreville is Gabon’s largest and most developed city. The exportation of oil is responsible for the growth and expansion of the city which has also attracted a number of international investors. Formal restaurants and elaborate homes give way to high rise buildings and crowded streets.
Home to a third of the population, Libreville is Gabon’s largest and most developed city. The exportation of oil is responsible for the growth and expansion of the city which has also attracted a number of international investors. Formal restaurants and elaborate homes give way to high rise buildings and crowded streets.
For your convenience, you can explore our check-in options and book your transport and accommodation while booking your flight. Choose from a number of handpicked hotels and rental options to ensure that all your needs are met during your stay in Libreville.
Check-in for flights to Libreville
Check-in times
- Check-in time for all regional flights is 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Online check-in for e-ticket holders opens 24 hours before flight departures and closes 2 hours prior to international flight departures.
Online check-in
SAA offers an internet check-in service. Check-in online
This service enables you to:
- Print your boarding pass up to 24 hours prior to flight departure.
- Select or change your seat.
Mobile check-in
SAA’smobile check-in service allows you to check in from your internet-enabled mobile phone. Go to m.flysaa.com and:
- Submit your e-ticket number or booking reference number on the check-in screen.
- Download your online boarding pass including Apple's Passbook.
- On arrival at the airport show your online boarding pass to security for scanning.
Self check-in kiosks
Our self-service check-in kiosks are available at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
Use these user-friendly touchscreen devices to:
- Print your boarding pass; and
- Select your seat.
Please note that:
- This check-in option is available to all passengers with confirmed flight tickets on South African Airways.
- All self-service check-in kiosks close 90 minutes before departure time.
Bag drop counter
- Bag drop counters are for passengers with checked baggage who have checked in using flysaa.com or a self-service check-in kiosk.
- After you’ve printed your online boarding pass, proceed to the bag drop counter where your baggage will be tagged and sent to the aircraft.
Libreville Car Rental and Airports Transfers
Flying to Libreville is easier and more convenient than ever before - thanks to South African Airways! Book your flights and book your vehicle rental or airport transfer in just a few steps. Follow the link below, select your requirements, and rest easy knowing that your transport needs will be taken care of by Africa’s number one airline carrier.
Car Rental
Airport Transfers
Libreville Hotels
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Things to do in Libreville
- Lokua. If you are chasing nostalgia, you'll find it at Lokua. With the focus on top-quality whisky and live music, the bar welcomes regular patrons from all over the world.
- La Dolce Vita. Fresh and tasty seafood can be found in abundance at La Dolce Vita in Libreville. Friendly staff and large portions ensure that your money is well-spent.
- Odika. Libreville's fine-dining at its best! Delicious dishes, a mixed crowd and infectious vibe make Odika the place to be.
- Pointe Denis Beach. Located on an island a short, 30 minute boat ride from Libreville, this is very popular among tourists for water activities like snorkeling, swimming, boating and more. From here, an unobstructed view of Libreville's interesting coastal structures and skyline is visible.
- Palais Presidentiel. The majestic Palais Presidentiel was built by President Bongo in the 1970s. It is a proud architectural marvel in the heart of Libreville.
- L'Eglise St-Michel. An important landmark for Libreville, St. Michel Church is a phenomenal masterpiece. Known for its 31 tall, wooden carved columns, tourists are encouraged to visit the church at least once. A blind man is said to have carved the columns.
- Boulevard Triomphal. Major landmarks and government buildings line up this avenue. Hotels, restaurants and hypermarkets are also part of the strip. The French Cultural Centre, Ministry of Mines and Petrol, Ministry of Forestry and Environment, Economic Ministry, Ministry of Forestry, Senate, Central Bank, and more, make this boulevard a display for Gabon's engineered city.
- Arboretum de Sibang. Arboretum de Sibang is a preserved rainforest park. Located 5km from Libreville, it features guided tours and showcases many of Gabon's tree species. Gabon is known for its high percentage natural resource, among the highest in Africa. Sibang Arboretum offers visitors a fresh, closer look into the wild.
- Seaside Boulevard. The city's seaside boulevard has a wide grass path along the coast. Seats, trees, mini-parks and unique sculptures can be found along the bay. Locals and tourists head to the boulevard to relax, ride their bicycles, or to just enjoy the day.