Flying from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB): what you need to know
Choose from a number of airports when planning your flight from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
London and Bissau (where Osvaldo Vieira Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you land.
Your flight from London to OXB won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you'd prefer to visit another city along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) is a stop you can make on your flight from London to OXB.
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Give yourself some time to stretch your legs during your flight from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport with a stopover. Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) is one of the main options between London Gatwick Airport and OXB.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour and 26 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to OXB:
About Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OXB instead:
Getting from Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB) to central Bissau
From Osvaldo Vieira Airport, Bissau is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport is ر.ق. 1,628. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,434. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from London to OXB, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport across the entire month. We've made the lowest fares green, making it easy to choose a flight that fits your budget.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from London to OXB. There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll tell you the moment the price changes.
Customise your trip using filters. Adjust the number of stops, total duration, and departure and arrival times to find the ideal flight from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' options first.
The best time to fly from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB)
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Bissau. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Schedule your flight from London to OXB for March if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bissau to range from 21ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap flights from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC and 34ºC on average.
More about Bissau
Start your Bissau trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Bissau is to visit its top attractions. Essential stops include Fortaleza de Sao Jose da Amura, National Ethnographic Museum and Centro Artistico Juvenil.
