Airport
Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG)
Ziguinchor Airport is the main air gateway to Ziguinchor and the Casamance region in southern Senegal. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Cap Skirring and other destinations in the region.
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About Ziguinchor Airport
Ziguinchor Airport is a domestic airport serving Ziguinchor, the main city of Senegal's Casamance region. Opened in 1950, it provides an important air connection between Dakar and southern Senegal.
Located about 3 km from central Ziguinchor, the airport has a single passenger terminal and a runway that was extended as part of a recent modernization programme. After a period of closure, commercial flights resumed in May 2026.
Taxis are available outside the terminal for the short drive into Ziguinchor, and parking is provided at the airport. Road links connect the airport with the city centre and onward destinations across the Casamance region.
Passenger facilities include a renovated check-in and boarding area, a small food and drink space and a commercial zone, making the airport a practical gateway for travellers visiting southern Senegal.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Ziguinchor Airport operates a single passenger terminal that handles domestic commercial flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Ziguinchor Airport
Transfers
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