Flights and Travel Guide to Chad

Although many may not see Chad as a tourism destination, but when exploring Africa Chad plays a vital role in making one understand the bonding between the countries, the traditions that do Africa proud and the history that has left a mark on age.

Geography / Neighborhood of Chad

The small landlocked country Chad is situated in the heart of Africa, Central Africa. The east of Chad faces Sudan, South faces Central African Republic, North faces Libyan borders, Nigeria and Cameroon lay in the Southwest and Niger to the west of Chad.

Climate / Weather in Chad

The rainfall in Chad begins in May and lasts till October. A second visit of the clouds takes place in the months of June to September. The rest of the year is hot and dry and the evenings and nights are coolers than the days.

Getting in Chad

To get in, the following information about Chad might come in handy if you are a first time traveler to Africa.

Passport / Visa Information for Chad

Getting a travel Visa for Chad before commencing travel, is recommended to all nationals except for those countries mentioned in the following list:

• Benin
• Burkina-Faso
• Cameroon
• Republic of Central Africa
• Congo
• Ivory Coast
• Gabon
• Equatorial Guinea
• Mauritania
• Niger
• Senegal

However please note the policies regarding visa and passport matter can or may change at any time. Therefore one must contact the relevant embassy or consulate for recent information.

Capital/Popular City of Chad

The only city that has been declared safe to travel in Chad is the capital of the nation N’Djamena. The government advises foreigners not to travel to any other city or region in Chad. The other important cities of Chad are:

• Faya
• Moundou
• Abéché

Airports in Chad

The only major airport in Chad is the capital Airport in N’Djamena. N’Djamena: (NDJ) N’Djamena International Airport

Other airports that connect the Chad cities with one another and serve as a main source of transport include the following domestic airports:

• Abéché: (AEH) Abéché Airport
• Abou-Deia: (AOD) Abou-Deia Airport
• Am Timan: (AMC) Am Timan Airport
• Ati: (ATV) Ati Airport
• Bokoro: (BKR) Bokoro Airport
• Bol: (OTC) Bol Airport
• Bongor: (OGR) Bongor Airport
• Bousso: (OUT) Bousso Airport
• Faya-Largeau: (FYT) Faya-Largeau Airport
• Laï: (LTC) Laï Airport
• Mao: (AMO) Mao Airport
• Melfi: (MEF) Melfi Airport
• Mongo: (MVO) Mongo Airport
• Moundou: (MQQ) Moundou Airport
• N’Djamena: (NDJ) N’Djamena International Airport
• Oum-Hadjer: (OUM) Oum-Hadjer Airport
• Pala: (PLF) Pala Airport
• Sarh: (SRH) Sarh Airport
• Zakouma: (AKM) Zakouma Airport

Airlines to / from Chad

There are only countable airlines that operate flight routes between N’Djamena, Chad and other countries across the continent. Following are a few such carriers:

• Air France via Paris
• Ethiopian Airline via Addis Ababa
• KLM Royal Dutch Airline via Amsterdam

The Libya based airline Afriqiyah Airways also operated flights to N’Djamena but is nonoperational at the moment.

Hotels and Accommodations in Chad

Good and recognized hotels are only limited to the capital or city centers in Chad. A list of the popular hotels in N’Djamena is as follows:

• The Novotel - N’Djamena
• Hotel Shanghai - N’Djamena
• Le Sahel Hotel- N’Djamena
• Le Central - N’Djamena
• The Aurora Hotel- N’Djamena
• The Libya Hotel - N’Djamena

Getting around in Chad

If you have taken a trip to any African country before, than getting around in Chad would be easy. However first time travelers need to know the following:

Transport in Chad

Roads in Chad are narrow and only the main city N’Djamena is easy to navigate around. Therefore it is recommended to hire a professional driver from a registered tour operator company. Other means of transport include city buses, mini buses and rented cars.

Places to See in Chad

There are very few places that are noted as the attractions of Chad as the country is more of a cultural appeal. Yet, the one thing that dominates the attractions of Chad is Lake Chad. Here is a list of places to see in Chad:

• Chadian Sahara: The Sahara desert of Chad is the imminent attraction and can be made more interesting by taking a camel ride or a desert safari jeep.
• Lake Chad: This speedily vanishing beautiful wonder may not be there is a few more decades. So visit Lake Chad.
• Southern Savanna: Like much of the rest of Africa, Savanna will make you feel and let you have the complete African indulgence.
• Chari River: Go boating, swimming or fishing and take in the views offered by the Chari River.
• Gala Brewery Moundou: Last but not the least, if you are thirsty for a freshly fermented beer head straight to the Moundou, see it happen and gallop the local beer.

 Things to Do in Chad

Things that you can do while in Chad include:

• Boating
• Fishing
• Bird Watching
• Sight Seeing
• Desert Surfing

Travel Advice Chad

Following is the travel advice for Chad as applicable today. Please recheck for updates.

Travel Tips for Chad

Due to the long era or political and civil unrest in Chad, a foreigner traveler has to take precautions very seriously when visiting Chad, if at all. Please note the only region that has been declared as safe to travel is the capital of Chad as of now.

• Robbery is uncommon though looting, kidnapping, carjacking, street violence and other such dangers can occur in Chad therefore restrict yourself to the safe areas only.
• Book your stay at a well known and secure accommodation.
• Do not ask for lifts and do not appoint self marketed travel guides.
• Avoid flashing expensive technology, big bags, jewelery or cash.
• Stay alert of pick pockets.
• Do not discuss matters that can initiate opposite opinion such as politics, war or religion.
• Do not go to border areas.

Is it Safe to Travel to Chad?

The most recent travel advise by the FCO as of today states that “The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all but essential travel to the capital N’Djamena and against all travel to other regions of Chad”.

Therefore it is strongly recommended to adhere to the fco advise and also check with your state department, concerned embassy or consulate for a more up to date travel information about Chad.