Togo’s only international airport is Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) in the capital, Lomé. Several airlines offer direct flights there:

• ASKY Airlines operates around 70% of flights to Togo. It serves routes from many African cities including Accra, Abidjan, Lagos, Nairobi, Dakar, and Douala Flight Connections.

• Ethiopian Airlines has service from Addis Ababa to Lomé, and is also a key regional connector Flight ConnectionsFinancial Times.

• Additionally, other carriers operate from Europe and the U.S., such as flights from Paris, Brussels, Washington D.C., and Newark Flight Connections.

Use comparison tools like Skyscanner, Momondo, Cheapflights, or Google Flights. Recent examples:

• Return flights from South Africa cost around ZAR 11,000–18,000 Cheapflightsskyscanner.co.zaethiopianairlines.com.

• From the U.S., the cheapest upcoming fare found is $797 with Skyscanner Skyscanner.

Visa rules vary by nationality:

• ECOWAS citizens (Economic Community of West African States) are visa-exempt and can enter without a visa ivisatravel.com.

• Citizens of about 15 countries can visit visa-free; 3 more are eligible for visa-on-arrival; around 214 countries qualify for an e-visa; and 6 countries must obtain a visa in advance Visa List.

• The e-visa must be applied for online, at least 5 days prior to travel, via Togo's official government portal World Travel Guide.

• For South African citizens:

  • You do not need a visa visarequirements.info.

  • However, some sources say an entry visa on arrival is needed for up to 7 days and recommend applying in advance TravelstartVisaHQVisa List.

  • Given these discrepancies, it’s best to check Togo's embassy or consulate website for your specific case.

Apply at least 5 days before travel via the official government website World Travel Guide.

• Safety & Security: Exercise high caution due to social unrest, violent crime, and politically motivated protests. Travel to the area within 30 km of the Burkina Faso border should be completely avoided due to terrorism and kidnapping risks Travel.gc.catravel.state.gov.

• Customs: For South African travelers, Togo allows importing gifts valued up to CFA 200,000 per year hinterlandtravel.com.