Smoking at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB)   

Also known as Bissau-Bissalanca International Airport (OXB)

Airport Rating

3

Before Security Smoking

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminals.

After Security Smoking

There are no official smoking facilities inside the terminal

2025, May, info provided by Rene F.: Small airport with a tiny gate area. No official smoking areas, though a lot of people seem to just stand in the men’s toilet.

For connecting flights you may need to leave the terminal and enter Guinea-Bissau and smoke outside the terminal then going through Security again for your flight.

Further Information

Official Website - No website

Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB), also known as Bissau-Bissalanca Airport, is the only international airport in Guinea-Bissau. Located in the Bissalanca district near Bissau, it serves as the primary gateway for travelers entering and leaving the country. The airport features a single asphalt runway measuring 3,200 meters (10,499 feet) in length. Originally opened in 1955, it has undergone various transformations, including serving as a Portuguese Air Force base during Guinea-Bissau’s war of independence. Named after Osvaldo Vieira, a prominent nationalist commander, the airport has faced operational challenges, including limited infrastructure and occasional flight disruptions. Despite these hurdles, it remains a crucial hub for regional and international connections, with flights to destinations such as Senegal and Portugal.