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SZ Eswatini: how to get around

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

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Quick facts

Capital
Lobamba
Currency
Swazi lilangeni (SZL), South African rand (ZAR)
Languages
English, Swazi
Driving side
They drive on the left
Phone code
+268
Region
Southern Africa

Ride apps

We have not been able to confirm a ride-hailing app for Eswatini 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

  • SHO King Mswati III Airport · Mpaka

All 1 main passenger airports we hold for Eswatini (OurAirports), A to Z. Use the ticket finder above to search a flight.

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Getting around Eswatini

We have not added a full getting-around guide for Eswatini 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 Eswatini

Which side of the road do they drive on in Eswatini?

In Eswatini, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.

What is the currency in Eswatini?

The currency is the Swazi lilangeni (SZL) and South African rand (ZAR).

Which ride-hailing apps work in Eswatini?

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

What are the main airports in Eswatini?

Main airports with scheduled passenger flights include King Mswati III Airport (SHO).

What is the phone code for Eswatini?

The international dialling code for Eswatini is +268.

Is it safe to travel to Eswatini?

We do not rate safety ourselves. The UK government's travel advice for Eswatini 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.