Djibouti airport fees: what you pay at JIB
Passengers leaving Djibouti pay a passenger charge set by ministerial order: FDJ 5,000 (about US$28) to neighbouring countries, FDJ 12,000 (about US$68) to the rest of Africa and the Gulf states, and FDJ 15,000 (about US$84) to all other countries. An order signed on 17 September 2026 kept these rates and added an infrastructure development charge of FDJ 2,000 per passenger. Djibouti International Airport bills the airline, so the charge sits in the ticket. Direct transit passengers and children under two are exempt.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger charge, neighbouring countries Arrêté 2026-137/PR/MIE, signed 17 September 2026, published 11 October 2026. 1 | FDJ 5,000 (about US$28) | Departing passengers to neighbouring countries | Inside the ticket (airline pays the airport) | Ministry of Infrastructure and Equipment | Aéroport International de Djibouti | In force |
| Passenger charge, Africa and Gulf states GCC means Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. 1 | FDJ 12,000 (about US$68) | Departing passengers to other African countries and GCC states | Inside the ticket (airline pays the airport) | Ministry of Infrastructure and Equipment | Aéroport International de Djibouti | In force |
| Passenger charge, other countries Exempt: crew, direct transit passengers on the same aircraft, forced returns for technical or weather reasons, children under two, and airport and civil aviation staff. 1 | FDJ 15,000 (about US$84) | Departing passengers to all other countries | Inside the ticket (airline pays the airport) | Ministry of Infrastructure and Equipment | Aéroport International de Djibouti | In force |
| Infrastructure development charge New charge in the September 2026 order. Start date and whether it applies on arrival, departure or both are not stated. 1 | FDJ 2,000 (about US$11) | Per passenger | Not stated | Ministry of Infrastructure and Equipment | Aéroport International de Djibouti | Unconfirmed |
Evidence summary: 5 linked sources, 3 charges confirmed in force, 1 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- Nothing to pay at the airport. The airline pays the airport and adds the charge to your ticket.
- Check the DJ line in your ticket tax breakdown.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
How much is the departure tax at Djibouti airport?
FDJ 5,000 to neighbouring countries, FDJ 12,000 to Africa and the Gulf, and FDJ 15,000 to everywhere else.
Do transit passengers pay at Djibouti?
Passengers in direct transit who leave on the same aircraft are exempt.
Is there a new airport fee in Djibouti?
Yes. A September 2026 order created an infrastructure development charge of FDJ 2,000 per passenger.
Sources
- Journal Officiel de Djibouti: Arrêté n° 2026-137/PR/MIE fixing aeronautical and passenger charges (signed 17 September 2026, posted 11 October 2026)
- Journal Officiel de Djibouti: Arrêté n° 2008-0171/PR/MET on aeronautical and passenger charges (22 March 2008)
- Journal Officiel de Djibouti: Arrêté n° 91-0124/PR/MCTT creating an airport security charge (1991)
- AFRAA: Taxes, fees and charges in Africa (November 2020)
- Cathay Pacific: Tax codes and abbreviations (28 September 2026)
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.