Why go
- Capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau.
- Served by Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB).
History
Bissau is the capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau. As of 2015, it had a population of 492,004. Bissau is located on the Geba River estuary, off the Atlantic Ocean, and is Guinea-Bissau's major port, as well as the country's administrative and military center.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Royal Air Maroc AT (737-800, 737-700) · 3 routes: Banjul, Casablanca, Praia, Santiago Island
- Atlant-Soyuz Airlines 3G (A319) · 2 routes: Conakry, Dakar
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (DH8) · 1 route: Conakry
- Senegal Airlines DN (CRJ) · 1 route: Dakar
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: OXB has direct flights to 5 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Conakry, Dakar, Banjul, Casablanca, Praia, Santiago Island). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Bissau, 0.9 km); routes include Bissau - Ilha do Rei, Bissau - Enxude, Bissau-Bubaque.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.