Transportation

TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS:  While in Comoros, you will encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. In Comoros, one drives on the right side of the street. Roads are ill-maintained, congested, very narrow, and poorly lit at night. Travelers should exercise extreme caution when driving after dark, or walking along trafficked roads. Some urban roads are paved, but many rural roads are not. Most roads are full of potholes and dangerous curves. Roads have no posted speed limits, but road conditions limit speeds to well below 30 miles an hour.

Drivers and front seat passengers are required to wear seat belts. There are no laws regarding child safety seats. There are no organizations in Comoros that provide emergency or roadside assistance. Individuals involved in accidents rely on passersby for assistance. Taxis or a rental car with driver are preferable to public transportation.

Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information. 

AVIATION SAFETY OVERSIGHT:  As there is no direct commercial air service to the United States by carriers registered in Comoros, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not assessed the government of Comoros’ Civil Aviation Authority for compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards. Further information may be found on the FAA's safety assessment page.

U.S. citizens should be aware that because of ongoing flight safety concerns, the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar prohibits employees and contractors from using  domestic, inter-island air services for routine travel between the Comoran islands unless specifically authorized by means of a pre-flight review by the Embassy.  International flights serving Grande Comore operated by international carriers are not affected by this prohibition.