Isiro: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Isiro is a city of 255,409 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Haut-Uele), 761 m (2,497 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Matari Airport (IRP), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
Daylight in Isiro runs from about 12 h a day in late December to 12 h 19 min in late June (computed for 2.77° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Isiro is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Matari Airport (IRP), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Flights to Isiro: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Isiro · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Kisangani, 368 km — flights · buses · car rental
- Bunia, 323 km — buses · car rental
- Butembo, 347 km — buses · car rental
- Yei, 370 km (South Sudan)
- Beni, 327 km — buses · car rental
- Kasese, 398 km (Uganda)
- Bakwa, 152 km — buses · car rental · tours
Common questions
Which airport serves Isiro?
Matari Airport (IRP), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre.
How big is Isiro?
About 255,409 people live in Isiro (GeoNames).
What time zone is Isiro in?
Africa/Lubumbashi, currently UTC+2.
What currency is used in Isiro?
The Franc (CDF). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near Isiro?
Kisangani (368 km), Bunia (323 km), Butembo (347 km), Yei (370 km), Beni (327 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.