ZiguinchorAirport – ZIG Airport
Ziguinchor Airport or ZIG Airport is a public airport located in Ziguinchor, Senegal. It serves the seventh largest city of the country, Ziguinchor, and airport operations are handled by the government. One airline operates passenger in the airport and offers routes to another city in the country.
Best Time to Visit
ZIG Airport stands on an elevation of 75 feet above mean sea level. It has one runway, runway 10/28, with an asphalt surface and measures 5,069 feet long. The airline, Air Senegal, operates passenger service to Dakar-Diass, landing in Blaise Diagne International Airport. Nearby areas such as Petikan, Boutoute, and Djibelor, areas surrounding Ziguinchor also benefit from the presence of the airport and the services that it offers.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Fortunately for many travelers heading for Ziguinchor in Senegal, there are many hotel options to choose from and most are located near the airport for added convenience. Hotel Kadiandoumagne is only around 2 miles away and offers simple accommodations for an affordable nightly rate. Hôtel Néma Kadior, Ziguinchor is also a simple and straightforward hotel offering clean rooms with beds, a function area, and a beautiful garden. This hotel is only 9 minutes away from the airport. 16 minutes away is Le Flamboyant. It is exactly what the name says, a more flamboyant option compared to the many simple rooms available in the city. Rooms are simple but elegant and the hotel features an outdoor pool and balconies.
There’s another airport nearby and is located an hour away, the Cap Skirring Airport (CSK).
