Freetown to Bissau flights
Bissau lies 456 km (283 mi) north-west of Freetown, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Freetown | Bissau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sierra Leone | Guinea-Bissau |
| Population | 802,639 | 439,704 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Freetown) | UTC+0 (Africa/Bissau) |
| Nearest large airport | FNA, 15 km out | OXB, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bissau
Crossing from Sierra Leone into Guinea-Bissau: money changes from the Leone to the Franc (XOF); sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +245; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648853.
Airports at each end
Leaving Freetown
Freetown is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lungi International Airport (FNA), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,498-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Bissau
Bissau is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osvaldo Vieira International Airport | OXB | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,499 ft | 129 ft |
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Staying in Bissau
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Bissau. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 553 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bissau from Freetown?
456 km (283 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Freetown.
How long does it take to get from Freetown to Bissau by air?
About 1 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Freetown and Bissau?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Freetown to Bissau flights?
Typically Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB).
What currency do I need in Bissau?
The Franc (XOF).
Where can I stay in Bissau?
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Bissau, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.