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Bangui: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Bangui is the capital and largest city of the Central African Republic.

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Now in the cityBangui+32°CClear · sunset 05:28 PMupdated 12:00 PM
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Exchange rateFCFA 586.1per 1 $XAF — the local currencyas of Nov 3, 2026
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 4, 2026
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Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Addition of information about a declaration of an Ebola outbreak in DRC on 15 May (‘Health page’).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • crime
  • kidnapping
  • health risks
  • terrorism
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Do not travel to Central African Republic due to risk of unrest , crime , kidnapping , landmines , health , and terrorism . The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Central African Republic. U.S. government employees working in the Central African Republic must get special authorization to travel outside of Bangui.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Bangui M'Poko International Airport BGF5.8 km from the centre
Gemena Airport GMA184 km from the centre
Gbadolite Airport BDT269 km from the centre

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