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Note: Foreigners are advised against all travel to the country: there is fighting between government and dissident forces. For further advice they should contact their local government travel advice department.
AIR: Main airlines serving Liberia include Air Afrique (RK) and Ghana Airways (GH). Air Ivoire operates flights between Monrovia and Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire). Weasua Air Transport (XA) operates flights between Monrovia and Freetown (Sierra Leone) (tel: 275 440; fax: 226 067; e-mail: weasuaklm@yahoo.com).
Approximate flight times: From Monrovia to New York (via Dakar) is 9 hours; to London (via Brussels) is 11 hours.
International airports: Monrovia (ROB) (Roberts International) is 60km (38 miles) southeast of the city. There are bus services and taxis to and from the city. Airport facilities are limited, but include restaurant and first-aid facilities. No airlines currently land at Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) which is in the city itself.
Departure tax: US$20; children under 12 years are exempt. An airport expansion fee of US$15 may also be charged.
SEA: There are unscheduled freighter services with passenger accommodation from European ports. The main Liberian ports are Monrovia, Buchanan, Greenville, Harper and Robertsport. The port in Monrovia is being expanded.
ROAD: Best routes to Liberia are through Guinea Republic and Côte d’Ivoire, but they are impassable during the rainy season. The northeastern route to Sierra Leone (via Kolahun and Kailahun) is currently closed.
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