Brazzaville is the capital of The Republic of the Congo and its largest city. Close to the famous Congo River (the second largest river in Africa), this city with its nearly 12 million inhabitants, is an interesting mixture of nature and urban life.
If you plan to visit Brazzaville then you should choose one of these direct flights to Brazzaville from South African Airways. Our award-winning service is only one of the many reasons that you should fly SAA. Others include our seats (which were designed with passenger comfort in mind), our impressive choice of wines and other beverages, and our meals, which have secured us an honorary membership from the South African Chefs Association. On this page you can book your flights to Brazzaville, learn about all available check-in options and even arrange accommodation.
All this comes standard when you book your direct flights to Brazzaville with South African Airways.
Check-in for flights to Brazzaville
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.
Brazzaville Car Rental and Airports Transfers
Once you have booked your direct flights to Brazzaville with SAA, you can also book your vehicle rental or airport transfer, right here. All you need to do is follow the link below, select your requirements, and rest easy knowing that your transport needs will be taken care of by Africa’s leading airline carrier.
Car Rental
Airport Transfers
Brazzaville Hotels
From 5 Star chic to BnB's and backpacker lodges, Brazzaville offers an array of guest accommodation for every taste and budget. Let Hotels.com® help you find the right accommodation. Just follow the link.
Things to do in Brazzaville
- National Parc Ndoki-Nouabalé. This nature reserve is home to more than 1,000 species of plants, as well as gorillas, elephants, antelopes, and over 300 types of birds. The untouched rain forest is even impregnable in some areas, and an experienced tour guide is essential for any hiking or boat tours.
- Lesio-Louna Gorilla Reserve. The Republic Congo is home to some 80 percent of the world's wild gorillas and chimpanzees. Visit the Lesio-Louna Gorilla sanctuary and you will fall in love with the chimpanzee families and majestic gorillas that frolic around the country's several reserves. You're guaranteed to experience close encounters with primates and other types of indigenous wildlife. The reserve is very accessible to the public, being only a short drive north of Brazzaville.
- Waterfall Hikes. Nature lovers will be struck by the awe and beauty of Loufoulakari Falls, and the nearby Bela Falls. Located near untouched rain forest territory, these waterfalls are relatively easy to reach from Brazzaville and offer incredible panoramas of the surrounding forest.
- Poto Poto. Brazzaville's most renowned arrondissement, Poto Poto attracts tourists from all over, thanks to sprawling markets that let you bargain with local vendors for handicrafts, food, and clothing. It's also known for a laid-back and popular bar scene as well as a famous painting school, which was established in 1951.
- Pointe Noire. This city's convenient, Pointe Noire boasts the liveliest, and more expensive, club scene in the area. Sip fancy sundowner cocktails on Avenue General de Gaulle, or get down with the local clubbing scene for a more authentic experience in La Cité, Pointe Noire's “African district.”
- Basilique Sainte-Anne and Central Mosque. Beautiful, serene and architecturally innovative, Brazzaville's central places of religious worship are sure to impress. Basilique Sainte-Anne is a stunning modern Catholic church, and the Temple Mosque features intricate mosaics and a beautifully decorated inner chamber.