Airport

LFW Lomé-Tokoin Airport

Lomé-Tokoin Airport (LFW) serves Lomé, about 6 km northeast of Lomé. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATALFW
ICAODXXX
ServesLomé
From centre6 km
Non-stop14
Airlines8
TimezoneAfrica/Lome
Elevation22 m

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The airport in numbers

Lomé-Tokoin Airport — facts & history

We pulled Lomé-Tokoin Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 960,000 passengers in 2021.

Passengers / year
960,000
as of 2021
Elevation
22 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1987–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Lomé-Tokoin Airport to Lomé

The airport is about 6 km northeast of Lomé, about 17 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~17 minmetered
Private transfer~17 minfixed upfront
Car rental~17 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From LFW to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Kpalimé107 km112 min—
Atakpamé153 km160 min—
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Which way suits you from Lomé-Tokoin Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Lome ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Lomé-Tokoin Airport

Non-stop flights to about 14 destinations, operated by 8 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ethiopian Airlines · Hapagfly · Royal Air Maroc · Lufthansa · Brussels Airlines · Air Burkina · United Airlines · Air France

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Lomé-Tokoin Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Lomé-Tokoin Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Lomé-Tokoin Airport to the centre of Lomé?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 6 km northeast of Lomé, about 17 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Lomé-Tokoin Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Lomé-Tokoin Airport to Lomé?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Lomé-Tokoin Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Lomé-Tokoin Airport?
About 14 destinations, including Brussels, Accra, Abidjan, Ouagadougou. 8 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Lomé-Tokoin Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Lomé-Tokoin Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Lomé-Tokoin Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes