Money hackUse free walking tours
Tip-based walking tours run in most big cities and are a great first-day introduction with a local guide.
✈️ Cheap flights to Guinea-Bissau
Compare fares to Guinea-Bissau from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Osvaldo Vieira Intl (OXB). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Guinea-Bissau
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OXB | Osvaldo Vieira Intl | Bissau | Main |
Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Bissau has flights via Lisbon, Dakar and other West African hubs. Overland routes connect the country with Senegal and Guinea.
📅 Best time to fly to Guinea-Bissau
Best: December to April – the dry season, with sunny skies and the best conditions for boat trips to the islands.
Cheaper shoulder season: November and May – warm and mostly dry, with fewer visitors.
Avoid: June to October – the rainy season brings very heavy downpours, flooded roads and rougher seas.
Weather by month in Bissau
- 31°Jan☀️
- 33°Feb☀️
- 34°Mar☀️
- 34°Apr☀️
- 33°May☀️
- 31°Jun🌧
- 29°Jul🌧
- 28°Aug🌧
- 29°Sep🌧
- 31°Oct🌧
- 32°Nov☀️
- 31°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Guinea-Bissau
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Bissau | 4,610 km | 6 h 15 min | |
| New York → Bissau | 6,476 km | 8 h 30 min | |
| Los Angeles → Bissau | 10,417 km | 13 h 15 min | |
| Chicago → Bissau | 7,664 km | 9 h 55 min | |
| Miami → Bissau | 6,911 km | 9 h 00 min | |
| San Francisco → Bissau | 10,628 km | 13 h 30 min | |
| Toronto → Bissau | 7,014 km | 9 h 05 min | |
| Paris → Bissau | 4,454 km | 6 h 00 min | |
| Frankfurt → Bissau | 4,782 km | 6 h 25 min | |
| Dubai → Bissau | 7,552 km | 9 h 45 min | |
| Delhi → Bissau | 9,642 km | 12 h 15 min | |
| Mumbai → Bissau | 9,425 km | 12 h 00 min | |
| Singapore → Bissau | 13,189 km | 16 h 35 min* | |
| Sydney → Bissau | 17,222 km | 21 h 25 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Guinea-Bissau
- Bissau – A relaxed capital with the old Bissau Velho district, the Fortaleza d'Amura and lively markets.
- Bijagós Archipelago – Dozens of islands with matriarchal traditions, empty beaches and rich marine life.
- Orango Islands National Park – Home to rare saltwater hippos, sacred sites and traditional Bijagós villages.
- Bubaque – The most accessible island and main jumping-off point for exploring the archipelago.
- Cacheu – A former slave-trading port with a fort and the mangrove-rich Cacheu River Natural Park.
- Varela – A remote, beautiful beach with dunes and a peaceful village atmosphere.
💡 Flight hacks
Money hackEat your big meal at lunch
Many restaurants serve a cheaper set lunch menu – the same food as dinner for a fraction of the price.
Money hackAlways pay in the local currency
When a card machine offers to charge you in your home currency, say no – the conversion rate is almost always worse.
Flights to Guinea-Bissau: questions
What is the main airport in Guinea-Bissau?
The main international airport is Osvaldo Vieira Intl (OXB) in Bissau.
How long is the flight from London to Guinea-Bissau?
A nonstop flight from London to Bissau covers about 4,610 km and takes around 6 h 15 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Guinea-Bissau?
December to April – the dry season, with sunny skies and the best conditions for boat trips to the islands.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Guinea-Bissau?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: November and May – warm and mostly dry, with fewer visitors.
Do I need a visa to fly to Guinea-Bissau?
It depends on your passport. See our Guinea-Bissau visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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