Airport Shuttle Service

Prebooked hotel pickups into Lomé take about 30–45 minutes

The Airport Shuttle Service at Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) runs fixed-route and prearranged shuttles between T1 and major hotels or group meeting points in the city, with a typical drive time of 30–45 minutes depending on traffic along Boulevard Gnassingbé Eyadema.

Shuttles collect passengers outside T1 arrivals, usually in the general public pickup lane about 50–100 meters from the terminal doors, so plan about 5–10 minutes to clear the hall and find your driver or vehicle.

Most operators running under the “Airport Shuttle Service” label are tied to hotels or tour groups, and they schedule departures to match inbound flights that land at Lomé–Tokoin rather than running a strict public timetable.

Prices vary by hotel contract and vehicle size, but shared shuttle runs generally cost less than booking a private car, and the rate is usually quoted per person in West African CFA franc (XOF) when you confirm your reservation.

For arrivals into T1, you typically give your flight number and ETA when booking the Airport Shuttle Service, and the driver tracks delays of 30–60 minutes so you are not left arranging a backup ride at midnight curbside.

On departure days, shuttles from central Lomé hotels to LFW usually leave 2–3 hours before your scheduled flight time, building in the 30–45 minute drive plus security and check-in at T1.

Vehicles are usually standard minibuses or vans with room for checked bags and carry-ons, but larger tour groups often get a full-size bus, so confirm luggage limits in advance if you are traveling with more than one 23 kg suitcase.

Drivers commonly wait at T1 arrivals holding a paper or tablet sign with your name or the group name, and some hotel shuttles also use a fixed logo sign, so know in advance which label to look for when you exit customs.

Best move: confirm pickup time, meeting point at T1 arrivals, and fare in writing the day before travel so you are not negotiating curbside in XOF with three different vans after a long flight.