Getting around Equatorial Guinea

Air:

Punto Azul (www.flypuntoazul.gq) and Ceiba Intercontinental both fly between Malabo and Bata.

Side of road:

Right

Road quality:

Roads are good on the whole and traffic is light. Police and military roadblocks are common; you may need to show your passport, driving licence and/or vehicle registration and explain your reason for travelling.

Road classification:

Not all roads are paved, although the majority are.

Car hire:

You can hire cars in Malabo and Bata, but it's expensive.

Taxi:

Bush taxis connect Malabo with the island's two other main towns, Luba and Riaba, and also run from Bata to Mongomo and Ebebiyin; they can be hired hourly or daily.

By water:

There is a ferry between Malabo, Bata and Douala. The trip takes about 12 hours.

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