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The Democratic Republic of Congo's primary international gateway.
Opened
1954
Location
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ndjili International Airport, officially known as Aéroport International de N'Djili, serves as the main international airport for Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Located approximately 25 kilometers east of the city center in the Ndjili commune, it is the busiest airport in the country and a critical hub for both passenger and cargo traffic in Central Africa.
The airport handles flights from major African and international carriers, connecting Kinshasa to destinations across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Its infrastructure has faced challenges over the years, including aging facilities and high traffic demands relative to its capacity, prompting periodic discussions about renovation and expansion.
Despite its infrastructure limitations, Ndjili remains indispensable to the DRC's connectivity. It is operated under the authority of the Régie des Voies Aériennes (RVA), the national civil aviation body responsible for managing airports across the country.
Terminals
The airport has a single main terminal building that handles both international and domestic passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis and private vehicles, with no formal rail or rapid transit link connecting the airport to central Kinshasa.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving Ndjili include Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Air France, Brussels Airlines, South African Airways, and Congo Airways, which uses it as its primary hub.
Notable facts
- ›Named after the Ndjili commune where it is situated, approximately 25 km from central Kinshasa.
- ›Operated by the Régie des Voies Aériennes (RVA), the DRC's national airport authority.
- ›It is the busiest airport in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by passenger traffic.
- ›The airport has a single runway designated 06/24.
- ›Brussels Airlines has maintained a long-standing route between Brussels and Kinshasa due to historical ties between Belgium and the DRC.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
