Why go
- Capital and largest city of Guinea.
- Served by Fria Airport (FIG).
History
Conakry is the capital and largest city of Guinea. A port city, it serves as the economic, financial and cultural centre of Guinea. Its population as of the 2025 Guinea census was 3,407,327, or around one-fifth of the country's population.
Where to stay
J9JQ+FCJ, Ratoma, Guinea · booking.com
G8WW+VVF, Kaloum Peninsula, Conakry, Guinea · hotelazure.site
Conakry, Guinea · hoteldugolfedeguinee.com
Peninsula, Conakry, Guinea · hotelmariadorpark.com
carrefour CANADIEN (Lambangni, Guinea · residencecanadienne.com
Face au lycée Français RATOMA, 172, Guinea · atlanticviewhotel.com
Conakry, Guinea · zambeziinnhotel.com
Taouyah Corniche, Conakry, Guinea · rivierataouyahhotel.com
Kipe Centre Emetteur, Ratoma, Guinea · radissonhotels.com
H8CQ+45G, Unnamed Road Quartier de la Miniere, Conakry, Guinea · lavilla-m.com
3493, Ratoma 999, Guinea · pensionlespalmiers.com
H88Q+876 conakry, Conakry, Guinea
J82X+7W2, Conakry, Guinea
JCRC+FMP, Conakry, Guinea
Conakry, Guinea
MC5P+FFC Close to Sonfonia Market, Conakry, Guinea
Mafanco, Corniche Sud, Conakry, Guinea
BP 2146 - Ratoma, Conakry, Guinea
H8JM+FM2, Peninsula, Guinea
H8MX+8XW Nongo, près de la nouvelle base Nongo, Ratoma, Guinea
H8WX+C4J, Conakry, Guinea
H8XV+47P 002 Miniere, Conakry, Guinea
Ratoma 952, Guinea
H8MP+662, Kaloum Peninsula, Conakry, Guinea
Indoor
MF3G+63X, Conakry, Guinea
H88M+XXV, Unnamed Road, Conakry, Guinea
H88R+MH3 Miniere Comandayah, Conakry, Guinea
Coyah, Guinea
JCF2+5GX, Conakry, Guinea
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · Centre de Formation en Gastronomie + Restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · facebook.com
Fast Food · cité enco 5
Pizza, Regional, Burger, Sandwich, French, Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-04:00 · kipe dadia, Conakry, 00224 · la-detente-kipe.business.site
Chocolate, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · J942+6Q5, Conakry, Guinée J942+6Q5, Conakry, Guinée, Conakry, 00224 · facebook.com
Burger, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · conakry, 224
Chicha Et Fast Food, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Transversale 7, Conakry, 224
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00, 09:00-18:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-21:00
African, Barbecue, Chicken, Grill, Local, Seafood, Pizza, Fish And Chips, Cafe · African/Barbecue cafe
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Ice Cream fast food
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00 Features: step-free access
Restaurant · restaurant · bacionero.com
Fast Food · fast food
Pizza, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Kipé, Conakry, Guinea, 224
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-23:30
Ice Cream · ice cream
Food Court · Features: outdoor seating
Restaurant · Gâteau de mariage, anniversaire Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00+
Fast Food · fast food
Pizza, Regional, Burger, Sandwich, Kebab, American, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · kipe J943+H68, Guinea,…
Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 · 224
Food Court · food court
Restaurant · Restaurant sénégalais
Fast Food · fast food
Pizza, Burger, Sandwich, American, International, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-02:00 · lambanyi J9MG+RJ Conakry, Guinée, Conakry, 99330
Cafe · cafe
Food Court · food court
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-13:00
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · cafe
Food Court · food court
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-01:00
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 16:00-18:00+
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-11:00 · T9
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 08:00-18:00+
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 16:00-24:00+
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
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Airports
Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) 7 km to the centre
Conakry, C, GN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 12 airlines (Ethiopian Airlines, Air France, Dennis Sky, Air Canada…) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Dakar, Abidjan, Bamako, Bissau, Casablanca… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (DH8, 737-700) · 5 routes: Abidjan, Bamako*, Bissau, Dakar*, Lome*
- Air France AF (A330-200) · 2 routes: Nouakschott, Paris
- Dennis Sky DH (ATR 72) · 2 routes: Bamako, Dakar
- Air Canada AC (A330-300) · 1 route: Dakar*
- Atlant-Soyuz Airlines 3G (A319) · 1 route: Bissau
- Brussels Airlines SN (A330-300) · 1 route: Dakar
- Hapagfly HF (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Abidjan
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A330-300) · 1 route: Dakar*
- Mauritania Airlines International L6 (737-700) · 1 route: Dakar
- Royal Air Maroc AT (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Casablanca
- Senegal Airlines DN (CRJ) · 1 route: Dakar
- United Airlines UA (A330-300) · 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.
Fria Airport (FIG) 80 km to the centre
Fria, B, GN — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Débarquadère de Kaporo
Ferry terminal · 7.2 km from the centre
Port de Bonfi
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
Djoliba pêche
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Port de Dixinn
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Teminataye
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Port Autonome de Conakry
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Fria Airport (FIG); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CKY has direct flights to 8 destinations on 12 airlines (incl. Dakar, Abidjan, Bamako, Bissau, Casablanca…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Débarquadère de Kaporo, 7.2 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Conakry, Guinea. 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.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Adventure