Airport

MLW Spriggs Payne Airport

Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) serves Monrovia, about 4 km east of Monrovia. 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.

IATAMLW
ICAOGLMR
ServesMonrovia
From centre4 km
Non-stop2
Airlines1
TimezoneAfrica/Monrovia
Elevation8 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Spriggs Payne Airport to Monrovia

The airport is about 4 km east of Monrovia, about 13 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~13 minmetered
Private transfer~13 minfixed upfront
Car rental~13 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From MLW 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.)
Buchanan91 km95 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Spriggs Payne Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

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

Route network

Where you can fly from Spriggs Payne Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ethiopian Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Spriggs Payne 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 Spriggs Payne 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 Spriggs Payne Airport to the centre of Monrovia?
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 4 km east of Monrovia, about 13 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Spriggs Payne 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 Spriggs Payne Airport to Monrovia?
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 Spriggs Payne 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 Spriggs Payne Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Accra, Freetown. 1 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 Spriggs Payne 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 Spriggs Payne Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Spriggs Payne 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