LOMÉLeaving Gnassingbé Eyadéma (Lomé): transport guide
Airport is 5 km northeast of central Lomé. No ride-hailing. Airport taxi coupon booth quotes CFA 5,000 to town; touts outside push CFA 15,000.
LFW (Gnassingbé Eyadéma (Lomé)) serves Lomé, Togo. The recommended way out is Coupon-booth taxi (~CFA 5,000 (~US$9), 15 min). Pickup: Booth inside arrivals.
- CFA 5,000 couponExpectedWhat locals pay
- CFA 8,000+ConcerningAsk for the meter
- CFA 15,000+ScamWalk away
Coupon-booth taxi
- Typical fare
- CFA 5,000 (~US$9)
- Journey time
- 15 min
- Pickup
- Booth inside arrivals
Every way out, ranked
- 1
Coupon taxi
RECOMMENDED- Cost
- CFA 5,000
- Journey
- 15 min
- Wait
- 5 min
- Payment
- 💵 Cash
Pros- Fixed
- No haggle
Cons- Cash only
- 2
Hotel pickup
RECOMMENDED- Cost
- CFA 8,000–12,000
- Journey
- 15 min
- Wait
- Pre-book
- Payment
- 💳 Card
Pros- Certain
Cons- Premium
From gate to city
- 1Immigration
- 2Yellow fever check
- 3Bags
- 4Coupon booth
- 515 min to center
- Small CFA notes
- Yellow fever cert
- Hotel in French
Common scams & payment traps
- Cash — CFA
- EUR swap possible
- No apps
- Coupon before exit
Curb 'private' quote
Medium riskPost-coupon touts push CFA 15k+ for the same 5 km.
HOW TO AVOID · Coupon booth is inside arrivals — use it.
What locals & travellers say
“French helps a lot. No ride apps.”
- "French helps a lot. No ride apps." — Language
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LFW arrival FAQs
- What is the safest way to leave Gnassingbé Eyadéma (Lomé)?
- Coupon-booth taxi. Get coupon BEFORE leaving terminal.
- Are taxis at LFW safe?
- Official taxis from the marked rank are generally fine, but watch for: curb 'private' quote — Post-coupon touts push CFA 15k+ for the same 5 km. Coupon booth is inside arrivals — use it.
- Is ride-hailing (Uber, Bolt, Grab or similar) available at LFW?
- Ride-hailing availability at LFW varies — check the app before you land. Where it works, the pickup point is usually outside the arrivals curb in a marked zone.
- How much should a taxi from LFW to the city centre cost?
- Expected fare on the LFW → Lomé center route is roughly CFA 5,000 coupon. Anything around CFA 8,000+ is high — CFA 15,000+ is a scam. Fares vary with traffic, time of day and taxi type, so confirm before you get in.
- Do I need cash for a taxi at LFW?
- Carry small local notes — Coupon taxi expects cash. A backup card with no FX fees helps if a driver claims the terminal is broken.
- Where is the official taxi pickup at Gnassingbé Eyadéma (Lomé)?
- Booth inside arrivals. If you can't see a marked rank with a dispatcher or queue, walk back inside and ask at the information desk — never take an offer from someone roaming arrivals.
- Is LFW safe to arrive at late at night?
- LFW is generally manageable at night if you stick to the official taxi rank or pre-book a transfer. Avoid empty bus stops and outdoor pickup zones, and confirm your ride is moving before sharing personal details.
- What scams should I watch for at LFW?
- The most reported at LFW: Curb 'private' quote. See the scams section above for how each one works and how to avoid it.
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- Last updated
- June 2026
- Confidence
- medium
- Publisher
- Airport Exit
- Canonical URL
- www.airportexit.com/airports/lfw-lome
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