Lomé-Tokoin Airport is only 7 km from the city centre, making it one of the shortest airport runs in West Africa — provided you negotiate properly.
Why there are no fares in this guide
Taxis at the airport are unmetered. No authority publishes a tariff, there is no meter to settle it, and ride-hailing apps are not reliable here, so there is no app quote to check against either. Any figure printed on this page would be a guess with a date on it, and a stale anchor is worse than none — you would carry it to the kerb and negotiate against a number that was never real.
Togo uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), pegged to the euro at a fixed 655.957 XOF = 1 EUR. That peg is set by treaty, not by a market, so it does not drift — it is the one number here you can rely on. It just does not tell you what a ride costs.
Relative distances, which do not change
| Destination | Roughly |
|---|---|
| City centre / Boulevard du Mono | 7 km — the standard run |
| Hotel 2 Février area | Central, same class of trip |
| Lomé Beach hotels | Slightly further than the centre |
| Baguida | Noticeably further east |
| Aneho / border area | About 45 km east — a different class of trip |
| Kpalimé | About 120 km north — a long-distance hire, not a taxi run |
Fixed-price private transfer
LFW Lome City Center
From€45for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €60 per vehicle, about €15 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations
Use this for the shape of the negotiation: a driver quoting the same for Baguida as for the city centre is not doing you a favour, and one quoting a city-centre-style fare for Kpalimé has misunderstood you.
How to get a fair price
The first price a driver quotes will almost always be inflated — often well above the fair rate. A few practical tips:
- Ask your hotel what the ride should cost before you fly. This is the single best move. They answer it every day, they are current, and they have no incentive to inflate it. That gives you a real anchor instead of one from a travel page.
- Agree the total before you get in. Confirm it covers all passengers and all luggage. Afterwards you have no leverage.
- Have small bills ready. Paying with large notes invites the "no change" routine.
- Walk past the first row of drivers. Those further from the door are usually more flexible.
When a pre-booked transfer makes sense
A transfer costs more than a well-negotiated taxi — the ride is short, so in absolute terms the gap is not large. What you buy is a driver waiting with your name, no negotiation, a vehicle you can count on, and a price you knew before you flew. For late arrivals, families, or anyone who simply does not want the hassle at the end of a long day, that is usually money well spent. For a confident French speaker landing in daylight with one bag, it usually is not.
When a private transfer from LFW is the right choice
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Lome City Center is from €60, about €15 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
- Going to a specific address rather than the main station: the car goes to the door, so the public-transport fare is not the whole cost of the trip.
- Arriving tired or late: the driver waits at arrivals with your name, included for 60 minutes after landing.
LFW → Lome City Center from €45Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.