FBOs at Gnassingbe Eyadema International DXXX LFW

Airport security

Lomé carries U.S. Department of State Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) advisories citing elevated street crime, terrorism risk, civil unrest, health concerns, and kidnapping risk, with the city specifically assessed as a critical-threat location for crime and a medium-threat location for terrorism directed at official U.S. government interests.

Street-level theft, pickpocketing, muggings, and residential burglaries are prevalent throughout the city, with beach areas and certain corridors posing heightened risk even during daylight hours.

While the primary terrorist threat from JNIM and affiliated groups is concentrated near the northern border with Burkina Faso, the potential for spontaneous political demonstrations and civil unrest remains a relevant hazard in Lomé as the country's principal urban and commercial center.

Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport is Togo's principal international commercial gateway and operates under the oversight of ANAC-Togo.

The airport has achieved strong ICAO USAP-CMA compliance, recently recording a rate exceeding 90% — placing it among the highest-ranked facilities in Africa and tied for third globally — and has received U.S.-supplied advanced screening equipment including explosive trace detectors and body scanners with advanced imaging technology, with ongoing periodic evaluations by U.S. TSA experts confirming conformity with international security standards.

The aerodrome certificate was renewed in 2026 following a separate safety compliance assessment, affirming continued adherence to ICAO Annex 14 standards.

Customs, immigration and regulatory

• Hours: Available for international operations
• specific published hours not confirmed via official AIP or airport website — coordinate with ground handler prior to arrival DXXX is a designated airport of entry
• customs and immigration processing is available for international arrivals
• customs clearance procedures can be complex and advance coordination with a local ground handler is strongly advised

Ground corridor

Ground transport in Lomé carries a moderate-to-elevated opportunistic crime risk, with petty theft, pickpocketing, and vehicle crime the primary concerns in urban areas, markets, and the beach corridor; the airport arrival area and the beach road (Boulevard du Mono) are noted higher-risk zones, and movement after dark in these areas warrants additional caution.

Unregulated and independent ground transport from the airport presents a meaningful security risk — theft during transit is a documented pattern and sharing vehicles with unknown parties is strongly inadvisable.

Pre-arranged transport via a vetted ground support team or professional drivers organised prior to arrival is strongly advised for all principal and crew movements.

Civil unrest and protest activity can occur in Lomé with limited warning, and security forces have previously responded with force; movement plans should account for the possibility of route disruption.

City threat summary

Lomé carries U.S. Department of State Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) advisories citing elevated street crime, terrorism risk, civil unrest, health concerns, and kidnapping risk, with the city specifically assessed as a critical-threat location for crime and a medium-threat location for terrorism directed at official U.S. government interests.

Street-level theft, pickpocketing, muggings, and residential burglaries are prevalent throughout the city, with beach areas and certain corridors posing heightened risk even during daylight hours.

While the primary terrorist threat from JNIM and affiliated groups is concentrated near the northern border with Burkina Faso, the potential for spontaneous political demonstrations and civil unrest remains a relevant hazard in Lomé as the country's principal urban and commercial center.

Country overview

Togo presents an elevated and worsening security environment driven by jihadist activity along the northern border with Burkina Faso, persistent violent crime in urban centers including Lomé, and episodic civil unrest linked to political grievances and cost-of-living pressures.

The U.S. State Department rates Togo at Level 2 overall, with Level 4 Do Not Travel designations for the northern border region and areas north of Kandé due to terrorism and kidnapping.

A state of emergency in the north, most recently renewed in March 2026, remains in force alongside a multi-year security and displacement response plan.

Higher-risk locations nearby

• Lomé DXXX ELEVATED