Airport

ROB Roberts International Airport

Roberts International Airport (ROB) serves Monrovia, about 50 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.

IATAROB
ICAOGLRB
ServesMonrovia
From centre49 km
Non-stop6
Airlines12
TimezoneAfrica/Monrovia
Elevation9 m

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The airport in numbers

Roberts International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Roberts International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 133,656 passengers in 2009.

Passengers / year
133,656
as of 2009
Elevation
9 מ׳
above sea level

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Roberts International Airport to Monrovia

The airport is about 50 km east of Monrovia, about 68 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~48 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~68 minmetered
Private transfer~68 minfixed upfront
Car rental~68 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From ROB 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.)
Buchanan53 km74 min—
Gbarnga130 km136 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Roberts International 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 Roberts International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 6 destinations, operated by 12 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Atlant-Soyuz Airlines · Rio Grande Air · Royal Air Maroc · Delta Air Lines · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Kenya Airways · Lufthansa · Brussels Airlines · United Airlines · World Scale Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Roberts International 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 Roberts International Airport

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

Rates in Monrovia shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Roberts International 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 50 km east of Monrovia, about 68 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Roberts International 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 Roberts International 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 Roberts International 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 Roberts International Airport?
About 6 destinations, including Freetown, Accra, Brussels, Casablanca. 12 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 Roberts International 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 Roberts International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Roberts International 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