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Getting There by Air
The national airline is Guiné Bissau Airlines (G6).
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Bissau is 10 hours 20 minutes (including stopover).
Main Airports
Bissau (OXB) (Bissalanca) is 11km (7 miles) from the city. To/from the airport: Taxi service is available to the city (journey time – 30 minutes).
Departure Tax
None.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: Bissau. This and four inland ports have been expanded and upgraded over the past few years. A new commercial river port is being constructed at N’Pungda.
Ferries running between coastal and inland ports form an important part of the transport system, especially as roads are often impassable (see Getting Around).
Ferries running between coastal and inland ports form an important part of the transport system, especially as roads are often impassable (see Getting Around).
Getting There by Road
Travellers should check that overland entry is allowed and travelling is safe before embarking (the usual route of entry is by plane from Conakry in Guinea Republic); entry from Senegal is not recommended.