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Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau, officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, is a country in West Africa that covers 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi) with an estimated population of 2,080,000. It borders Senegal to its north and Guinea to its southeast.

Type CountryPopulation 2,080,000

Why go

  • Country in West Africa.
  • Served by Bafatá Airport.

History

Guinea-Bissau, officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, is a country in West Africa that covers 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi) with an estimated population of 2,080,000. It borders Senegal to its north and Guinea to its southeast.

Airports

Bendanda Airstrip 54 km to the centre
Bendanda, TO, GW
Outdoor
Cufar Airport 59 km to the centre
Cufar, TO, GW
Outdoor
Bafatá Airport 75 km to the centre
Bafatá, BA, GW
Outdoor
Cacine Airstrip 81 km to the centre
Cacine, TO, GW
Outdoor
Quebo Airport 60 km to the centre
Quebo, TO, GW
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Bissau - Kamsar
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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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 Bafatá Airport; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Bissau - Kamsar.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for 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.

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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.