Why go
- City in the northeastern DR Congo.
- Served by Yangambi Airport (YAN).
History
Kisangani, formerly Stanleyville, is the capital of Tshopo Province, located on the Congo River in the eastern part of the central Congo Basin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the country's fifth-most populous urban area, with an estimated population of 1,602,144 as of 2016, and the largest of the cities in the tropical woodlands of the Congo.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Yangambi Airport (YAN); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: FKI has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Goma, Kinshasa). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Kisangani ONATRA, 1.9 km); routes include Bac Kisangani, Kisangani Ville - Kisangani Gare, Bac Simi simi.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kisangani, DR Congo. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.