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CF Central African Republic: how to get around

Ride apps, airports, driving side and the latest UK travel advice for Central African Republic, with a ticket finder to plan your journey.

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Quick facts

Capital
Bangui
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Languages
French, Sango
Driving side
They drive on the right
Phone code
+236
Region
Middle Africa

Ride apps

We have not been able to confirm a ride-hailing app for Central African Republic from the companies' own websites, so we are not guessing. Local taxis and local apps usually exist; ask your hotel or the airport information desk for the trusted option.

Main airports

  • BGF Bangui M'Poko Airport · Bangui

All 1 main passenger airports we hold for Central African Republic (OurAirports), capital-city airports first, then A to Z. Use the ticket finder above to search a flight.

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Getting around Central African Republic

We have not added a full getting-around guide for Central African Republic yet. See the confirmed ride apps, airports and travel advice above, and use Rome2Rio in the ticket finder to see routes.

Frequently asked questions about getting around Central African Republic

Which side of the road do they drive on in Central African Republic?

In Central African Republic, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

What is the currency in Central African Republic?

The currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF).

Which ride-hailing apps work in Central African Republic?

We have not been able to confirm a ride-hailing app for Central African Republic from the companies' own websites, so we do not list one.

What are the main airports in Central African Republic?

Main airports with scheduled passenger flights include Bangui M'Poko Airport (BGF).

What is the phone code for Central African Republic?

The international dialling code for Central African Republic is +236.

Is it safe to travel to Central African Republic?

We do not rate safety ourselves. The UK government's travel advice for Central African Republic is shown at the top of this page with its current warning level and the date it was last updated. Read the full advice before you book, because other governments may advise differently.

Sources: ride-app company websites, UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0), OurAirports, Wikidata, Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data last built 13 October 2026. Found a mistake? Tell us and we will fix it.