Arrivals guide · Major airport

Meeting someone at Bangui Airport.

Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF · FEFF), Ombella-M'Poko, Central African Republic. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.

Airport codeBGF
SizeMajor airport
Local timeAfrica/Bangui
BorderPassport control for international

Greeting board for Bangui Airport

Make a sign for BGF Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.

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Welcome to Bangui
Helen Smith
arigreet.com

Which terminal

Bangui M'Poko International Airport is one of Bangui's main airports and may have more than one terminal. Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app before you set off, and put it in your Greet.

Where to wait

Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at BGF, even without signal.

  • Inside the arrivals hall, a few metres back from the doors passengers come through.
  • At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
  • Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.

Passport control and timing

International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall.

Bangui runs on Africa/Bangui time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.

Other airports nearby

If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of BGF: Gemena GMA (190 km).

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before getting started.

Which terminal will they arrive at in Bangui?

Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app. Smaller airports like BGF usually have one arrivals area.

How long after landing do passengers come out at BGF?

Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.

What time is it at BGF right now?

Bangui runs on Africa/Bangui time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.

Can my guest use Arigreet at BGF without the app?

Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.