Ndjamena Airport
Lasting Impressions....
"The one toilet that did work was filthy from people washing their feet in the toilet bowl." (M. Davy)
Quick Reference Airport Guide
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- bucket seats
- people wash their feet in the toilet
- hold on to your passport!
- airport staff will want souvenirs
by M. Davy
"The hard plastic bucket seats precluded any attempts to sleep in this airport. The one toilet that did work was filthy from people washing their feet in the toilet bowl. There were also muddy foot prints on the toilet seat from patrons who apparently prefer the squat type system. Aside from the muddy tracks all around the departure lounge (from the foot washing guys) there was also garbage strewn all over the place. For some unknown reason, there were no lights working in the restaurant so consequently only the few tables with candles had any type of light. Throw in the surly and almost hostile staff working there and you have a pretty good idea of what to expect at this airport. "
by ?
"After a hard two weeks fishing in Lake CHAD I was looking forward to the airport and the promise of home.The airport is a long walk from the city and I left about midday to allow plenty of time for flight 2 or 3am the following day. I had used up the last of my CFA so thought I could just sit tight and await my plane.How wrong was I!The airport staff were very nosey and wanted souveniers.They engaged me in conversation and wouldn't leave me alone. I gave my treasured LP away to a guard who wanted to learn ENGLISH.The bucket seats were uncomfortable and there were as many faux guides,bogus whatevers hanging around as on arrival.On arrival someone tried to make off with my passport as I emptied the contents of my rucksack for customs inspection. A crowd had then gathered round to check out my belongings then. I wasn't fussed about this on departure because all valuables that I had were now exhausted.On the wall I noticed a picture commemorating an issue of Chadian stamps. I was surprised to see that the stamps depicted The Beatles. Apart from this there were no other pictures and the shop never opened. During my conversations with the security I asked why it was that security in the airport was so awful.With a shrug of the shoulders it was simply stated that the country couldn't afford to implement the necc equipment, staff etc. I finally boarded my plane after about eleven hours and its funny but I now look back upon the experience with warmth."
