Comoros travel guide

Getting there

Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport near Moroni on Grande Comore is the main gateway, with flights from East Africa, Madagascar and the Gulf; domestic flights and boats link the islands.

Best time to visit: May–Oct – the cooler, drier season.

Flights: see the cheapest month to fly to Moroni, with live one-way and return fares from your nearest airport.

Tougher months: January to April is the hot, humid rainy season with a risk of cyclones.

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Average daytime highs in °C; dots show how rainy the month is (one dot dry, three dots wet).

Time zone: Indian/Comoro. Compare with your local time.

Visas: in our passport dataset, 198 of 198 other passports can enter Comoros without arranging a visa first (visa-free or visa on arrival), 0 need an e-visa or electronic authorisation, and 0 need a visa in advance. Check your passport.

Background: Visa policy of the Comoros (Wikipedia).

Official advisory: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, updated 2026-01-12). Read the advisory.

Stay

Most trips to Comoros are based around Moroni, Mount Karthala or Mohéli Marine Park. Pick a base for your main interest, then add day trips rather than moving hotels every night.

Typical daily budget: about US$40–60 for a backpacker and US$80–150 mid-range, per person.

Connect

Plug types: C, E. Voltage: 220 V. Check your own devices on the plug and currency checker.

Calling code: +269.

Mobile data: set up a travel eSIM or check your roaming plan before you fly, so data works as soon as you land.

Do

• Moroni (Grande Comore · capital): The small capital with an atmospheric old town, Friday Mosque and busy market.
• Mount Karthala (Grande Comore · volcano): A massive active volcano with forests and a vast summit crater for adventurous hikers.
• Mohéli Marine Park (Mohéli · reefs & turtles): The smallest island's protected waters shelter coral, turtles and seasonal whales.
• Mutsamudu (Anjouan · historic town): A dense medina town topped by a citadel overlooking the sea.
• Mitsamiouli and Lac Salé (Northern Grande Comore · beaches): White-sand coves and a volcanic salt lake near the island's tip.
• Iconi (Grande Comore · old sultanate town): One of the oldest towns on the island, with ruins and a history of resisting raiders.

Things to do

• Climb Mount Karthala. Trek up one of the world's largest active volcano craters on Grande Comore with a local guide.
• Wander Moroni's medina. Get lost in the narrow alleys behind the old harbour and the white Friday Mosque.
• See turtles at Itsamia. Watch green turtles nest on Mohéli's beaches, among the most important nesting sites in the region.
• Snorkel Mohéli Marine Park. Explore coral reefs and look for dolphins and whales in season around the islets.
• Explore Mutsamudu. Walk the old citadel and winding lanes of Anjouan's historic capital.
• Smell the ylang-ylang. Visit a distillery on Anjouan to see how the perfume essence is extracted.
• Swim at Chomoni. Relax on a black-and-white sand beach on Grande Comore's east coast.
• Visit Lac Salé. Peer into a striking saltwater crater lake near the northern tip of Grande Comore.

Eat and drink

• Langouste à la vanille – lobster in vanilla sauce
• Mataba – cassava leaves cooked in coconut milk
• Pilaou – spiced rice with meat
• Ndrovi – green bananas with fish or coconut sauce

Money and safety

Currency: Comorian franc (KMF). Currency and plug checker.

Tipping: Not expected; small tips are appreciated.

Emergency numbers: 17 police · 18 fire.

• The Comorian franc is the currency and is pegged to the euro; euros are often accepted.
• ATMs are few and may not accept foreign cards, so bring enough euros in cash.
• Petty crime is relatively low, but political tensions can flare – check your government's travel advice before going.
• Avoid demonstrations and large political gatherings.