Cheap flights to Togo

Flights from the US to Togo will have a travel time of 19h 55m to 30h 20m, depending on the departure city and the number of stopovers. Flights from New York take longer than flights from Chicago, for example. All flights to Togo will arrive in Lome, with the best available flight time around 18h 35m via Virgin Atlantic and Air France.

Unfortunately, direct service from the US to Togo is not currently available. One-stop service is available from Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Minneapolis, and Washington, with flights provided by Delta, Air France, United, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, and others. Select Togo flight deals may add additional stops or flight time for fare savings, so be sure to compare all available airlines and routes.

Driving is not recommended in Togo, as roads are often impassable during the rainy season and there are frequent police checkpoints that can lead to delays. Safety is also an issue, and visitors are advised to keep doors locked and windows up. Lome has reasonable car hire, but elsewhere the rates are prohibitive and taxis are cheaper. There are taxis, minibuses, and national bus services in Togo that serve Lome, as well as shared taxis to take you between towns. There is a surcharge for luggage with most taxis but drivers aren‘t expecting tips. Bikes are available in large towns and there are a number of ferries serving coastal areas. Local port authorities will have more information on current available routes and services.

Togo offers a lot of culture and history, which can be seen in Aneho, which was the capital for a short period and has preserved much of the colonial history of the area. Lome, the current capital, offers a mix of modern and traditional lifestyles, with the center of the city being a vendor market filled with stalls of everything you could imagine. The Akodessewa Voodoo Market is also here, which is one of the largest in Africa and friendly to tourists. Whale watching in the Gulf of Benin is a popular choice, and you can explore the traditional mud tower homes of Koutammakou, which is a UNECSO World Heritage Site. Fishing villages line the shores of Togo, with colonial architecture and friendly locals. There are also plenty of wildlife tours and hikes to enjoy in Mafakassa National Park, Keran National Park, and the Fosse aux Lions.

US citizens traveling to Togo will be required to carry a valid US passport and a Togolese visa, which can be obtained upon arrival at the airport in Lome. Visa applications require a passport photo, application form, and 15,000 West African CFA francs, or about $25 USD. Visas that are issued at the airport are only valid for seven days, but extensions are available on a discretionary basis. A visa can be granted for up to one year and for multiple entries when you apply for a visa in advance of your travel, which can save delays and hassle.