How to find cheap flights to Equatorial Guinea
Take off from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo when booking your flight to Equatorial Guinea for the most budget-friendly start to your trip.
Consider touching down at Malabo for even more value from your fare.
Try to keep June free. It's often the cheapest time to visit Equatorial Guinea.
The lowest price for a one-way flight is R 11,018. A return ticket starts from R 18,588.
Open to landing in any city? Add where you're departing from, then enter 'Equatorial Guinea' in the 'To' field. This will give you a list of destinations and the option to sort them by 'Cheapest flights.'
Alternatively, select 'Add nearby airports' at the beginning of your search if you know where you're travelling to. This will display fares for any nearby arrival airports so you can easily find the best deal.
Track fares the easy way by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an automatic notification whenever the price drops on your route.
Avoid leaving things to the last minute. Booking ahead often means better fares and access to some amazing early bird discounts.
The best time to go to Equatorial Guinea
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight that suits your budget and itinerary.
January is the busiest time to travel. Head off then if you want peak season energy, but maybe look elsewhere if you're hoping for a deal.
Visit in December if you're aiming for a more laid-back vibe. This is the least busy time of year and also when plane tickets to Equatorial Guinea tend to be less expensive.
Choose the season that matches your travel style, whether that's cooler, hotter or somewhere in between. March is one of the warmest months in Equatorial Guinea, with maximum average temperatures of 29ºC (84ºF).
July brings cooler conditions, with lows averaging 22ºC (72ºF).
October tends to be the wettest month, while July is the driest.
When picking your dates, also take into account rainy season and periods of intense heat and humidity. Weather risks can vary by region, so check what applies to the places you're travelling through.
Getting to Equatorial Guinea
When you're ready to book flights to Equatorial Guinea, you've got a couple of arrival airports to choose from. Malabo International Airport (SSG) in Malabo and Bata Airport (BSG) in Bata are your options.
The airlines flying in most frequently, along with approximate monthly flight counts, are:
ASKY Airlines — 30
Cargolux Italia — 20
Paris, Addis Ababa and Casablanca are some of the major hubs used as stopovers on flights to Equatorial Guinea. Stops differ by route, so be sure to check the connection details for your departure city.
Places to visit in Equatorial Guinea
Malabo
Located in Bioko Norte Province and with a population of roughly 160,000, this city should be toward the top of the must-visit list.
Catedral de Santa Isabel, Centro Cultural Ecuatoguineano and St. Elizabeth’s Cathedral are classic stops on any trip.
Flying into Malabo usually means arriving through Malabo International Airport (SSG). You’ll find some excellent flight deals to Equatorial Guinea through this airport.
Browse the selection of hotels in Malabo and round out your trip with a stay that fits your style and budget.
Bata
See a different side of things in this Litoral Province city of around 170,000 people.
Big-name draws include Spanish Cultural Centre of Bata, Torre de Bata and Paseo Marítimo de Bata.
Bata Airport (BSG) is the city's main airport.
Once your plane ticket is locked in, you can move on to finding the right stay among the hotels in Bata.
Good to know
Make sure you know the entry rules before you go. Rules can vary depending on your passport and reason for travel. Always check with official sources like your airline, travel agent or the local embassy.
ATMs (automatic teller machines) aren't particularly easy to find, so plan ahead for where and when you'll take out cash.
Equatorial Guinea has a population of about 1.9 million. The capital city is Malabo.
The same time is used throughout this destination, with a single standard time zone operating on UTC+1.
Equatorial Guinea is part of the Middle Africa subregion of Africa.
Independence Day, Malabo Carnival and the Bata Cultural Festival are some of the well-known events here. Consider booking your flight to Equatorial Guinea around moments like these for a travel experience that breaks from the usual.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car hire
Booked that cheap ticket to Equatorial Guinea? Now decide where you'll stay and how you'll get around. Check out the range of hotels in Equatorial Guinea and filter your search by property type, location and more. You can also browse car hire options in Equatorial Guinea and choose from pickup locations in cities or right at the airport.
