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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Cameroon",
    "addressLocality": "Maroua"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Camair-Co"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Maroua",
  "code": "MVR",
  "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/MVR",
  "connection_tips": "Salak is the practical air gateway for Maroua and Cameroon's Far North, but the useful planning still happens on the ground side. The terminal itself is functional but not deep in backup options, so a host-arranged vehicle or a clearly negotiated taxi remains the cleanest way to continue. Daylight, security conditions, and vehicle quality all shape what is sensible after arrival.\n\nThe airport is outside the city, and the real next step is usually either a taxi into Maroua or a pre-arranged 4WD movement toward local work, family destinations, or park travel farther north. This also matters if your trip involves Waza or any longer overland segment beyond Maroua. If you are connecting onward through Yaound\u00e9, keep extra margin, because domestic schedules in this corridor are worth treating cautiously rather than tightly.\n\nBecause this is a security-conscious region with meaningful checkpoint presence, it is better to arrive with your ID, destination, and pickup details clearly organized rather than improvising after landing. The airport gets you into the Far North quickly, but it does not remove the need for careful route planning afterward. MVR works best when the airport arrival and the Far North road plan are treated as two linked but separately organized parts of the trip.",
  "country": "Cameroon",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/cm.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Expect multiple security checkpoints on the road to town.",
    "Ground transport: Negotiate taxi service prices upfront; there are no meters.",
    "Connect through Yaound\u00e9 (NSI) for all onward travel.",
    "Check for flight status in Yaound\u00e9 before heading to the airport.",
    "Try the local 'Boule' (millet porridge) in the Maroua market."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Salak+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "iataCode": "MVR",
  "icao": "FKKL",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 10.45139980316162,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; the terminal is suitable for immediate transitions and short waits only.",
  "longitude": 14.257399559020996,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact Camair-Co's service desk at the terminal for assistance with missed or delayed flights.",
  "name": "Salak Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "NSI",
      "name": "Yaound\u00e9 Nsimalen International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "GXX",
      "name": "Yagoua Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "KLE",
      "name": "Ka\u00e9l\u00e9 Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Salak Airport (MVR), also known as Maroua-Salak Airport, is a regional facility serving the city of Maroua in the Far North Region of Cameroon. The terminal is a functional building that handles regular domestic flights, primarily connecting this northern region with the major cities of Yaounde and Douala. It plays a vital role in providing essential air connectivity for government officials, business travelers, and tourists heading toward the famous Waza National Park.\n\nInside the terminal, passengers can find standard amenities such as check-in counters, a waiting lounge, and basic security and administrative checkpoints. While the services are more limited than in Cameroon's international hubs, the facility is designed to provide efficient processing for regional travelers. There are modest dining and retail options available within the terminal, and the atmosphere is generally busy during the limited scheduled flight arrivals and departures.\n\nGround transportation to Maroua city center is readily available through local taxis and pre-arranged private vehicles. The airport's location in the Sahelian zone provides travelers with a unique perspective of the local landscape and climate as they arrive or depart. It remains an essential infrastructure point for the economic development and regional administration of the Far North Region, supporting both social and commercial links with the rest of the country.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/FKKL/Salak-Airport"
}