Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB): what you need to know
Bissau's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your LGW to OXB flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to check out a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Osvaldo Vieira Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Mohamed V International Airport is a popular stop between LGW and OXB.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB)
RM2,041 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Osvaldo Vieira Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM3,291. These fares can change based on demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LGW to OXB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Osvaldo Vieira Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to OXB.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Osvaldo Vieira Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on schedule at their destination.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Osvaldo Vieira Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB)
Book a hotel close to OXB if you're catching a late London Gatwick Airport to Osvaldo Vieira Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB) to central Bissau
Osvaldo Vieira Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Bissau. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB)
June is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Osvaldo Vieira Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Bissau in February.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Osvaldo Vieira Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Bissau, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to OXB in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) then.
Explore more of Guinea-Bissau
Bissau has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Guinea-Bissau just waiting to be discovered. About 80 kilometres north-west of Bissau, a trip to Cacheu will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Historical Museum Of Cacheu, Memorial da Escravatura e do Tráfico Negreiro de Cacheu and Fort Cacheu.
Bubaque is another must-experience destination in Guinea-Bissau and is around 72 kilometres south-west of Bissau. No journey is complete without dropping by Ilha Roxa, Rubane and Ponta Anchaca.
