Garoua International Airport (GOU)

Garoua, CM 🇨🇲 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

FKKR

IATA

GOU

Elevation

794 ft

Region

CM-NO

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Airport Information

GPS Code: FKKR

Local Code: Not available

Location: 9.33589° N, 13.3701° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Medium Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Recent traveler reviews and experiences specifically for Garoua International Airport (FKKR (GOU)) are limited in publicly available detailed qualitative feedback. Most recent information focuses on operational aspects, such as estimated wait times for security and immigration, rather than comprehensive traveler sentiment or detailed descriptions of facilities.

What Travelers Love
  • Relatively Efficient Immigration Process: Travelers can expect a generally quick immigration experience, with estimated wait times averaging around 8 minutes.
  • Manageable Security Wait Times: Security screening typically has an estimated wait time of around 29-31 minutes, which is relatively standard for an airport of its size.
Common Complaints
  • Scarcity of Detailed Traveler Reviews: A significant common complaint is the lack of extensive, recent traveler reviews describing personal experiences, sentiment, and satisfaction levels.
  • Limited Information on Terminal Facilities and Amenities: There is a notable absence of specific traveler feedback regarding the cleanliness, quality, and availability of terminal facilities, such as restrooms, seating, food and beverage options, or Wi-Fi services within the airport itself.
  • Limited Direct Flight Connections: Camair-Co appears to be the primary airline operating from Garoua International Airport, with services mainly to Douala and Yaoundé. This suggests limited international or diverse domestic routes directly from GOU, which could be a drawback for travelers seeking broader connectivity.

Overall, while operational data suggests Garoua International Airport handles security and immigration with reasonable efficiency, there is a clear lack of comprehensive traveler reviews that would provide insight into the overall passenger experience, terminal quality, and amenities. Travelers should plan their visits with the understanding that detailed qualitative feedback on the airport's facilities and services is not readily available.

Last updated: 52 days ago

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Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

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Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
Camair-Co
CRC / QC
2 13 2 Jan 26, 2026
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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
09/27 11032 ft 148 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
A/G A/G VOICE RDO 880.3 MHz
TWR TWR 118.3 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
GRO Garoua NDB 263 kHz
TJR Garoua VOR-DME 112300 kHz
TJR Garoua NDB 302 kHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Taxis are the most common and readily available transportation option at Garoua International Airport. You can find them waiting outside the arrivals terminal, especially after a flight has landed. Fares are typically not metered, so it is essential to negotiate and agree upon a price with the driver before beginning your trip.

Rental Cars

Car rental services at the airport are limited, and major international brands do not have dedicated counters in the terminal. To rent a car, it is strongly recommended to make arrangements in advance through a local car hire company or your hotel, which can often organize an airport pickup.

Public Transportation

There is no formal public transportation system, such as scheduled city buses or trains, that serves Garoua International Airport. The primary means of getting to and from the airport are private taxis or pre-booked shuttles arranged by hotels or tour operators.

AI-Generated Content: This ground transportation information was compiled using AI from publicly available sources. Prices, schedules, and availability may change; please verify with official airport or transportation provider websites before traveling.

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