Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (BXO) is the only international airport serving Bissau and Guinea-Bissau. It sits approximately 11 km (7 miles) north of the city center.
Direct flights to Bissau are limited. The main direct international connection typically runs to Lisbon, Portugal.
Direct flights are limited. Lisbon, Portugal, typically serves as the main direct international connection.
Flight frequency and prices vary seasonally. Demand rises during the dry season (Nov-Feb). Dollar Flight Club and Skyscanner may help.
Facilities are limited. A few small shops, a café, currency exchange (limited hours), and vehicle rental desks are present. AirHelp assists with flight issues.
The airport departure tax for international flights usually finds inclusion in your airline ticket price. Verify this with your airline.
Arrive at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (BXO) at least 2-3 hours before your scheduled international flight. This timing supports lengthy check-in processes.
The departure lounge offers basic amenities. Expect limited seating, a small duty-free shop with a very limited selection, and a café. Extends no extensive dining or shopping options.
The main crossing point lies north of Bissau, between São Domingos (Guinea-Bissau) and Ziguinchor (Senegal).
Shared taxis or minibuses (Candongas or Sept-places) serve as the main way of inter-city and cross-border land transport.
Self-driving is generally not recommended for tourists due to challenging conditions. DiscoverCars.com may offer options.
Road conditions are poor. Many roads, even outside Bissau, are unpaved, deeply rutted, and prone to flooding during the wet season.
Sea and river transportation options mainly serve domestic routes, not international arrivals to Bissau.
Ferries and private boats connect Bissau to the Bijagos Archipelago (e.g., Bolama, Bubaque islands). These serve as internal services for inter-island travel.
No international passenger ferry services are available directly to Bissau.
Bissau has no designated cruise ship ports or regular cruise itineraries.
Formal international river transportation for passengers is limited or non-existent.
The departing from the airport tax for international flights usually finds inclusion in your airline ticket price.
Arrive at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (BXO) at least 2-3 hours before your scheduled international flight.
The departure lounge offers basic seating for travelers awaiting their flights.
A small duty-free shop with a very limited selection of items is available.
A small café offers limited dining options for departing passengers.
Prepare for a basic airport experience. Arriving well in advance accommodates any potential delays in check-in or security processes.
