Transportation in Comoros

Comoros moves on shared taxis and bush taxis, compact hatchbacks that leave when full and cost a fraction of a private ride. Between the three islands, small ferries and occasional domestic flights are the only links. Schedules shift with demand, so build in buffer days. In Moroni and the other towns, motorbike taxis are the fastest way to dodge traffic. But agree the fare before you swing a leg over. First-time visitors should know there's no formal public transit map. Locals advice is to ask hotel staff which roadside "station" (usually just a shaded corner) serves your destination. Avoid the shiny cars that linger outside hotels, they're a splurge and often wait for tourists willing to overpay. Instead, walk 100 m down the street and flag a regular shared taxi; it's cheap, authentic, and leaves within minutes once four passengers appear. From Prince Said Ibrahim International, the only reliable exit is the official taxi rank. Shared taxis don't operate here, so a private car is your moderate-price default. Agree the fare before the bags go in, meters aren't used, and ignore the freelance drivers who intercept you inside the terminal.