Updated: January 20, 2026
Guinea-Bissau Africa

Bissau Airport (OXB)

Bissau Osvaldo Vieira International Airport averages 2 flights per day to 4 destinations, with 0 domestic and 4 international routes. A total of 4 airlines operate at OXB, led by Royal Air Maroc. This airport provides direct service to 4 countries across two continents, with Portugal representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Bissau connects to Lisbon, with a typical flight time of 3 hrs 55 mins.

IATA
OXB
ICAO
GGOV
Elevation
129 ft (39 m) MSL
Local Time
Africa/Bissau (UTC+00:00)
Destinations
4 (0 domestic · 4 international)
Flights per day
2 (0 domestic · 2 international)
Busiest Route
Lisbon (5/week)
Longest Direct Flight
Lisbon 3 hrs 55 mins
Shortest Flight
Dakar 1 hr 35 mins
Top Airline
Royal Air Maroc (2 routes)
Top Country
Portugal (5 flights/week)
Longest Runway
10,545 ft / 3,214 m

Weather in Bissau

4 Destinations from Bissau Airport (OXB)

This week, 4 active routes depart from Bissau International Airport. The busiest route connects Bissau with Lisbon and is operated by 2 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Lisbon, and the shortest flight is to Dakar.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
5/week Lisbon OXB → LIS
3 hrs 55 mins
 EuroAtlantic Airways, TAP Air Portugal2
3/week Casablanca OXB → CMN
3 hrs 40 mins
 Royal Air Maroc1
3/week Dakar OXB → DSS
1 hr 35 mins
 ASKY1
3/week Praia OXB → RAI
2 hrs 10 mins
 Royal Air Maroc1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Bissau International Airport is served by 4 airlines, with Royal Air Maroc in the lead at 40% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 80% of routes. 3 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 4 airlines operate international routes, compared with 0 serving domestic routes. EuroAtlantic Airways is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Lisbon with a flight time of 3 hrs 55 mins.

  • Royal Air Maroc2 routes
  • EuroAtlantic Airways1 route
  • TAP Air Portugal1 route
  • ASKY1 route

Bissau International Airport provides direct service to 4 countries across two continents. The route network is 0% domestic and 100% international, with Casablanca, Morocco serving as the primary international destination.

  • Portugal5/week
  • Morocco3/week
  • Senegal3/week
  • Cape Verde3/week

Global Rankings of Bissau Airport (OXB)

This snapshot shows how Bissau Airport (OXB) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Bissau Airport (OXB)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
03 10,545 ft · 3,214 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
21 10,545 ft · 3,214 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt

10 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 10,545 ft / 3,214 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Bissau International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m