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Country
Togo
Continent
Africa
Airport
LFW
Currency
CFA franc (XOF)
Time zone
UTC (GMT)
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Lomé is the capital and largest city of Togo, in the far south-west of the country on the Gulf of Guinea, right next to the Ghanaian border, according to Wikipedia (EN, FR, ES). Its name comes from Alotimé, Ewe for "among the alo trees", according to Wikipedia (EN, FR, DE). Founded by the Ewe in the 19th century for trade, the city grew fast around its port, and French Wikipedia describes it as a mix of tradition, imported religions and modernity. SniperAir tracks flight prices to LFW and alerts you; it does not sell or book tickets.
Lomé suits a short stay: a long city beach, a colonial palace turned art venue, lively markets and a cuisine that French Wikipedia calls renowned across West Africa. It is also a gateway to southern Togo and the neighbouring countries: Wikivoyage (EN) puts the Ghanaian border less than 2 km from the centre, and Wikipedia (FR) puts Benin about 50 km to the east.
A general reminder before booking: official travel advice differs depending on your country of departure and can change, and some northern regions of the country are sometimes advised against. Read your own government's advice before setting up an alert and again before any purchase. For health, ask a doctor or a vaccination centre well ahead of departure; yellow fever and malaria are among the usual topics.
Airport and getting into town
Lomé-Tokoin (LFW), about 5 km from the centre
Lomé – Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport, known as Lomé-Tokoin (LFW)
The airport lies about 5 km north-east of the centre according to Wikipedia (FR, ES) and Wikivoyage (FR, ES). It is the country's main gateway. Wikivoyage (EN, ES) lists connections with Paris, Brussels, Casablanca and Addis Ababa, and Spanish Wikivoyage presents it as the hub of ASKY Airlines, which links Lomé with many West and Central African capitals. Airlines and schedules change from season to season, so we do not list them.
Approximate distance from Wikipedia (FR, ES) and Wikivoyage (FR, ES). We give no travel time or taxi fare because the values in our sources are old or come from a single guide.
To reach the centre, Wikivoyage (EN, ES) names ride-hailing apps such as Gozem. Motorbike taxis, called zémidjans, are the most widely used way to get around according to Wikipedia (FR, ES). Always agree the price before getting on.
By road, National Road 1 runs north via Tsévié, 35 km away, to the Burkina Faso border, and National Road 2 follows the coast towards Ghana and Benin according to Wikivoyage (DE). Buses link Lomé with Accra, Cotonou, Ouagadougou, Lagos and Abidjan. Accra (ACC) can also be tracked in parallel.
Landmarks
Lomé Palace, the cathedral and the seafront
Lomé is not a city of ancient monuments: its centre dates from the early 20th century according to Wikipedia (EN, FR), with a few remains from the German period. The places illustrated below are described from our sources; the others appear as text only.
The Lomé Palace
Wikipedia (EN, FR, DE, ES) lists the Governors' Palace among the colonial remains of the centre. Wikivoyage (EN) says the restored building, set in gardens, hosts art exhibitions and historical items, with bilingual guides. According to Wikipedia (FR, ES) the former palace became an art and culture centre and its park a botanical garden. Opening times and visiting conditions change, so check before going.
The palace garden, towards the sea
This view looks down a long paved walkway that runs between trees and palms towards a pool and the sea in the distance. Wikivoyage (EN) mentions botanical gardens and plentiful bird life around the palace and a terrace with a view of the Gulf of Guinea and its container ships. We publish no entry fees: the values in our sources vary with nationality and date.
The beach and the port
The city stretches along the sea: in this panorama, waves break on a golden sand beach behind a rock breakwater, with port cranes on the left. French Wikivoyage names the beaches of Baguida and Avepozo, about ten kilometres towards Benin. German Wikivoyage advises against swimming outside guarded beaches because of currents and heavy surf, so follow local advice.
A canoe on the sand
A wooden canoe with a raised bow rests on orange sand in front of powerful waves. German Wikipedia notes that the city faces the Gulf of Guinea along 52 km of Togolese coast, and small-scale fishing is part of the shoreline scene.
Other places named by Wikipedia (EN, FR, DE, ES): the neo-Gothic Sacred Heart Cathedral next to the grand market; the Independence Square and Monument, a work by the artist Paul Ahyi according to Wikipedia (FR, ES); and the Boulevard de la République, a long road along the ocean. Wikivoyage (DE) also names Togoville as an excursion, where the 1884 treaty creating the German protectorate was signed according to French Wikipedia.
Museums and culture
Museums, markets and culture
The National Museum of Togo
Wikipedia (EN, FR) says it holds jewellery, musical instruments, dolls, pottery and weapons showing the country's arts and traditions; German Wikipedia adds exhibitions on Togolese culture and the conflict between locals and colonisers. Opening times and fees change, so we do not publish them.
The Gulf of Guinea International Museum
German Wikipedia says it was founded by the Swiss René David and holds more than 1,600 objects spanning over two millennia; Wikivoyage (EN) calls it a small museum of historical West African items, including masks, and warns it may have been renamed. Check the name before you go.
The grand market and the Nana Benz
The grand market fills a three-storey hall according to Wikipedia (EN, FR, ES, DE): red peppers, limes, dried fish and traditional remedies, and on the first floor the cloth sellers known as the "Nana Benz" according to Wikipedia (FR) and Wikivoyage (EN).
The fetish market and crafts
The more specialised Akodéssewa market sells fetishes and ritual objects according to Wikipedia (EN, FR, DE); Spanish Wikivoyage advises, more generally, asking permission before taking photos. A craft market, the "village artisanal" of German Wikipedia, offers wood carvings, pottery and fabrics according to Wikivoyage (EN), which advises bargaining.
Food and drink
Togolese food: pâtés, sauces and fish
Staples
Wikipedia (EN) names maize as the most commonly eaten food, alongside rice, cassava, yam and plantain, with fish an important source of protein. French Wikipedia adds that southern Togolese cooking is renowned across West Africa and that akoumé, a maize dough, accompanies many sauces.
Sauces and sides
Sauces named by Wikipedia (EN, FR) include okra sauce (fétri déssi), gboma leaf sauce, egoussi made from ground seeds and a groundnut paste sauce. Pounded yam fufu and rice go with them as well.
Snacks and drinks
Wikipedia (EN) mentions brochettes, peanuts, akpan, a fermented maize dessert, and sakomi, a sandwich filled with many vegetables. Wikivoyage (EN) lists tchouk, a millet beer, palm wine and sodabi, a strong local spirit; drink in moderation.
Restaurants and districts
Wikivoyage (EN) notes plenty of Lebanese restaurants in the Kodjoviakopé district near the border, and a lively nightlife. We name no brand and no price: the addresses in our sources are old or commercial.
Getting around
Zémidjans, taxis and city buses
Motorbike taxis
Wikipedia (FR, ES) and Wikivoyage (FR, EN, ES) describe zémidjans, or "zems", as the most used form of transport. Drivers wear coloured vests according to Spanish Wikivoyage, and the price is negotiated before you set off; ask your hotel for a usual range.
Taxis and apps
Wikivoyage (EN, ES) names the Gozem app for booking a motorbike, a tricycle or a car, and Yango as another option. Shared route taxis exist too, but Wikivoyage (EN) finds them hard for a visitor to figure out.
Buses and main roads
Wikivoyage (FR, DE) mentions SOTRAL, the only regular urban bus operator, and German Wikivoyage notes that buses are infrequent. The Boulevard du Mono, or de la République, runs along the sea from east to west, and the Boulevard Circulaire (13 Janvier) loops around the centre according to Wikivoyage (EN, DE).
On foot and staying alert
Spanish Wikivoyage recommends walking for specific areas, such as the administrative district or the seafront, and care at crossings. Wikivoyage (EN, DE, ES) reports thefts, sometimes violent, on beaches and in town at night, so avoid empty stretches after dark.
Budget and precautions
Budget and precautions
Price level
We give no price range: the fares in our sources are old or rest on a single guide. The currency is the CFA franc (XOF). French Wikivoyage advises changing money at a bank in the city centre.
Flights
SniperAir tracks prices to LFW and compares them with the route's history, but it does not sell or book tickets. Accra (ACC), Abidjan (ABJ) or Lagos (LOS) can be tracked in parallel.
Official advice, health and safety
Official travel advice differs depending on your country of departure and can change, and some northern regions are sometimes advised against. Read your own government's advice before booking. For health, ask a doctor or a vaccination centre well ahead of departure; yellow fever and malaria are among the usual topics. Wikivoyage (EN) calls the beaches dangerous at night.
When to go
A tropical climate tempered by the ocean
Main rainy season (April to July)
Wikipedia (FR, ES) puts the main rainy season from April to July; German Wikipedia places it from April to June. The sources do not quite agree, but they all describe a wet spring.
Second rainy season (September to November)
A shorter second rainy season starts in early September and ends in late November according to Wikipedia (FR, ES); German Wikipedia names September to November, with October among the wettest months.
Dry season and harmattan (December to February)
Wikipedia (FR, ES) mentions the harmattan, a dry wind from the Sahara that sometimes blows from December to February or March and can bring the morning temperature down to 19 °C. German Wikipedia names December as the driest month.
Constant warmth
According to Wikipedia (FR, ES) the average daytime high is around 30 °C and the average morning low around 23 °C; the sea breeze makes the heat easier to bear.
Wikipedia (EN, FR) classes the climate as tropical savanna (Köppen: Aw), with low rainfall for the latitude, around 800 mm a year according to Wikipedia (FR, ES). English Wikipedia gives 800 to 900 mm, so we publish no more precise annual total. Choosing a season for the beaches or markets comes down to comfort; tracking flight prices to LFW early helps you compare several periods.
By length of stay
What to do in Lomé depending on your stay
Palace, markets and seafront
One day for the Lomé Palace, the grand market with the nearby cathedral and a walk by the ocean, during the day.
Specialised markets and beaches
Add the fetish market, a museum and the beaches of Baguida or Avepozo, livelier at weekends according to French Wikivoyage.
Togoville and the south
With more time, German Wikivoyage names Togoville; French Wikipedia puts Aného 45 km away and Kpalimé 121 km. For other regions of Togo, check official advice first.
In pictures
Lomé in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Lomé
Where is Lomé airport?
Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport (LFW), known as Lomé-Tokoin, is about 5 km north-east of the centre according to Wikipedia (FR, ES). We give no taxi fare or journey time.
What is there to see in Lomé?
The Lomé Palace and its garden, the Sacred Heart Cathedral, the grand market, the Akodéssewa fetish market, the national museum and Independence Square. Opening times change, so check before you go.
When is the best time to visit Lomé?
The sources describe two rainy seasons, April to July and September to November, and a drier season from December to February, sometimes with the harmattan. This climate information says nothing about flight prices.
Is Lomé safe for travellers?
Wikivoyage (EN, DE) mentions thefts, sometimes violent, especially on beaches and at night. Official advice varies by country of departure and some northern regions are sometimes advised against, so read your own government's advice before any booking.
Do I need vaccinations for Togo?
Entry conditions depend on your nationality and change, so check the official websites. For health, ask a doctor or a vaccination centre well ahead of departure; yellow fever and malaria are common topics.
How do I get around Lomé?
By motorbike taxi (zémidjan), by taxi, with an app such as Gozem or by city bus. Agree the price before getting on a motorbike taxi, and avoid walking along deserted stretches at night.
How much does a flight to Lomé usually cost?
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