There are no seat assignment. Flights are almost always full and over-booking is not rare. Be sure to check in well on time. 20 kilograms of luggage allowance and one hand luggage in the cabin. Weight limits are important because some of the planes are small.
Many roads are in poor shape, and distances are considerable.
Inquire locally before setting out on a long journey. By taxi All important towns have taxis. Since it is sometimes difficult to find a taxi for the return trip, you may wish to arrange for the driver to wait for you or come back and pick you up. Booking at the Antananarivo railroad station. Between Fianarantsoa and Manakara, a draisine can be rented.