N'Djamena International Airport Guide

IATA NDJICAO FTTJN'DjamenaUpdated 2026-07-13
Local time
––

N'Djamena International Airport sits roughly 3 km north of the city centre, making it one of the most centrally located airports in sub-Saharan Africa relative to its capital city. The airport handles all international and domestic scheduled services for Chad, the country's sole international gateway. A single runway of 2,800 metres serves both the civilian terminal and an adjacent military installation operated by the French Air Force under Operation Barkhane.

The airport is managed jointly by the Agence pour la Sécurité de la Navigation Aérienne en Afrique et à Madagascar (ASECNA) and Chad's Direction de l'Aviation Civile (ADAC). Airlines connecting N'Djamena to African hubs and intercontinental destinations include Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, ASKY Airlines, and Qatar Airways.

The terminal is undergoing expansion to accommodate growing passenger volumes. Facilities include car rental desks, taxi services, and shuttle transfers to the city centre. The airport's location near the confluence of the Chari and Logone rivers places it close to the Cameroon border, with the city of Kousseri directly across the river to the south.

Services

3 of 6 available

Compare 4 listed options at N'Djamena International Airport, spanning parking, car rentals and hotels. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for N'Djamena International Airport.

Parking1 optionViewCar Rentals1 optionView
Loungescoming soon
Hotels2 optionsView
Shuttlescoming soon
Public Transportcoming soon

Location

✈️

Key facts

Size
219K passengers (2022)1 runway
Location
12.134, 15.034
Operator
ASECNA / Direction de l'Aviation Civile du Tchad (ADAC)

Terminals

1 terminal

N'Djamena International Airport has 1 passenger terminalTerminal, handling both international and domestic flights for around 8 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

  • TerminalMixed

    Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, ASKY Airlines, Qatar Airways, Egypt Air, Sudan Airways, Tchadia Airlines

Nearby cities

3 cities

N'Djamena International Airport is closest to N'Djamena (3 km south), and also serves Kousseri, Massaguet and other nearby areas. With 3 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

  • N'Djamena3 km south
  • Kousseri22 km south
  • Massaguet83 km northeast

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for N'Djamena International Airport?

N'Djamena International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: NDJ, ICAO: FTTJ. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is N'Djamena International Airport located?

N'Djamena International Airport is located in N'Djamena, N'Djamena (city), Chad. The airport coordinates are 12.1337°, 15.0340°.

What services are available at N'Djamena International Airport?

N'Djamena International Airport offers: 1 parking options, 1 car rental companies, 2 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

Help us improve this page

Found outdated information or know about a service we're missing? Let us know!

Suggest page updates →