Flying from New York to M'poko International Airport (BGF): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from New York to M'poko International Airport (BGF). Explore your options for flying out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
The timezone in Bangui is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York. M'poko International Airport is located in Bangui.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to BGF.
With more travellers during peak seasons, you'll want to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Whether you're eager to discover a new city on the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from New York to BGF.
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to M'poko International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from New York to M'poko International Airport. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is one of the options between Newark Liberty International Airport and BGF.
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your New York to BGF flight? Kick back in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
73.3% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to M'poko International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near LaGuardia Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights touch down as expected and your trip runs like clockwork.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About M'poko International Airport (BGF)
Coming in on a late flight from New York to M'poko International Airport or just want to settle in quick? Booking a hotel near BGF makes perfect sense. Résidence Agnès et Victor (RAV) and Gust Hotel are great options.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to M'poko International Airport (BGF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to M'poko International Airport is 810 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.251 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to BGF. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your New York to M'poko International Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from New York to BGF.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from New York to M'poko International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from New York to M'poko International Airport (BGF)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New York to M'poko International Airport (BGF). June is when most people visit Bangui. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Bangui is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your New York to BGF plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
August sees temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to M'poko International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Central African Republic
Make the most of your the Central African Republic trip by venturing beyond Bangui. About 257 kilometres away to the north-west, Bossangoa is another city to put on your to-do list. Tick off some of its popular sights like Hippo Observation Point while you're here.
