Atlantic coastline near Libreville, Gabon

LBV Airport

UK to Libreville

Gabon · Atlantic Coast

Fly from London to Gabon's breezy seaside capital with RwandAir — one smooth connection through our Kigali hub, bags checked through, and the Atlantic's answer to the French Riviera waiting at the other end.

1 Stop via Kigali (KGL)

16h 20m Fastest journey

3x Weekly Connections

£719 Fares from

Departures

Flights to Libreville

Every RwandAir routing from London — pick the connection timing that suits you.

Best Fares

Latest Flight Tickets to Libreville

Hand-picked deals on flights departing from the UK. Secure your seat at the lowest price today.

RW RwandAir

LHR

London Heathrow

Fly to Libreville from United Kingdom

1 Stop

LBV

Libreville

£644

per adult · incl. taxes

Economy 23kg

RW Rwandair

LHR

London Heathrow

Cheap Business Class Flights to Libreville

1 Stop

LBV

Libreville

£2,469

per adult · incl. taxes

Business 23kg

Returning to London — same-week options

10:30 → 05:45⁺¹

via KGL · layover 3h 45m · 19h 15m

15:20 → 05:45⁺¹

via KGL · layover 6h 10m · 14h 25m

08:40 → 05:45⁺¹

via KGL · layover 14h 05m · 21h 05m

Sample RwandAir schedules and fares shown for illustration. Every fare we quote includes all taxes, checked baggage, and our best-price promise — find it cheaper elsewhere and we match it, plus the difference.

One Check-In, All the Way

Your bags are tagged through to Libreville at Heathrow — no re-checking in Kigali, ever.

Protected Connections

Minimum 60-minute guarantees at our hub. If a delay causes a missed link, we rebook you free.

A Hub That Feels Small

Kigali is one of Africa's easiest transits — walkable terminal, good coffee, no crowds.

Support in Transit

Our 24/7 team tracks every leg. Something goes wrong mid-journey? We already know and are on it.

Once You Land

Discover Libreville

Seaside boulevards, carved-wood churches and Africa's wildest coastline — Gabon begins here.

Pointe-Dénis Beaches

Golden Atlantic sands where the Gabon Estuary meets the ocean — a boat ride from the city.

Bord de Mer Waterfront

Libreville's palm-lined seafront promenade — evening strolls, street food and ocean breezes.

Saint-Michel Basilica

Famous for its 31 columns carved by Gabonese master craftsmen — each tells a biblical story in wood.

Marché du Mont-Bouët

Gabon's biggest market — fabrics, spices, handicrafts and the country's best street-side grilled fish.

Akanda's Mangroves

A national park on the city's edge — paddle mangrove channels where sea turtles come ashore at night.

The Gabonese Table

Poulet nyembwe — the national dish — plus plantains, manioc and Atlantic prawns with a French twist.

Good to Know

Libreville travel essentials

The practical details, handled before you pack.

Visa & Entry

UK citizens need a visa for Gabon — apply via the national e-visa portal before travel. A yellow fever certificate is mandatory on arrival. We'll checklist everything with you.

Best Time to Visit

May to September is the long dry season — cooler ocean breezes and the best beach weather on the Estuary.

Money & Payments

Central African CFA franc (XAF). Cash-first city — bring EUR to exchange; cards work mainly in upmarket hotels and restaurants.

Language

French is the official language and the language of the street. English is spoken in hotels and with our local partners — a few French phrases go a long way.

Time Zone

WAT (GMT+1) — one hour behind Kigali and just 1 hour ahead of the UK. Your afternoon landing leaves sunset on the Bord de Mer.

LBV → City Centre

Léon-Mba International sits ~11km north of downtown — a 20–25 minute drive. We arrange trusted, pre-booked transfers.

Questions

Libreville trip FAQs

Not currently — RwandAir connects through its Kigali hub, the smoothest one-stop routing available at around 16h 20m fastest. Bags are checked all the way through to LBV and the Kigali connection is guaranteed on a single ticket.

Both: UK passport holders need a visa (Gabon's e-visa is applied for online before travel) and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory on arrival. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before departure. Our team walks you through the full entry checklist so nothing surprises you at check-in.

On a through-ticketed RwandAir booking you're protected: the airline rebooks you on the next available Libreville flight at no cost. Both legs are the same carrier, your bags are transferred for you, and our 24/7 team monitors the connection in real time.

Economy includes 23kg checked plus 7kg cabin on every leg, with the checked bag tagged straight through to LBV. Extra allowance can be pre-booked through us at better rates than airport prices — useful for business shipments or long family stays.

Yes — seaside and city-centre hotels, plus trusted airport transfers for the 20-minute ride downtown, can all be added to your booking. For the overnight Kigali connection, we can also arrange a transit hotel with shuttle so you rest between flights.