Travelling from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB), you'll have a good choice of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Osvaldo Vieira Airport is located in Bissau. The city's timezone is UTC+0 — the same as London.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from London to OXB.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to OXB even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) is an option when taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport with a stop at Mohamed V International Airport (CMN). A main stopover between London Gatwick Airport and OXB, it's a good opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
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69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
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The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB)
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How to find the cheapest flights from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB)
Currently, ₹ 44,833 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 101,079. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from London to OXB, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport (OXB). June is the busiest month to visit Bissau. If crowds aren't your thing, go in February.
Lock in a London to OXB flight ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bissau to range from 21ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 34ºC.
More about Bissau
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bissau right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from London to Osvaldo Vieira Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. National Ethnographic Museum, Fortaleza de Sao Jose da Amura and Mesquita Central de Bissau are top sights which should be on any well-planned Bissau itinerary.
Explore more of Guinea-Bissau
Extend your Guinea-Bissau adventure with a visit to Oco Maundè, located about 161 kilometres east of Bissau. Mesquita de Gabú is just one of the top sights to put on your to-do list.
