Conakry International Airport – CKY Conakry
Built in 1945, the Conakry International Airport is the main airport of the Republic of Guinea in West Africa. Also known as Gbessia International Airport, it is located in the city of Conakry, Guinea. It runs parallel to the south shore of the Kaloum Peninsula and is connected to Conakry proper via the Autoroute Fidel Castro.
Best Time to Visit
The CKY-Conakry International Airport has one asphalt runway, the 06/24 that measures 10,827 feet (3,300 meters) in length. It has an international terminal for passengers, a domestic terminal for domestic flights and some to neighboring countries, and a separate freight terminal. There is a Duty Free and a snack bar at the departure area, and a VIP and Business lounges with WiFi. The CKY airport’s international destinations include Europe and other continents via Paris, Bruxelles, and Casablanca, as well as the African cities of Casablanca, Dakar, Abidjan, Nouakchott, Lomé, Bissau, Freetown, and Bamako. Conakry International Airport is ideal for those headed to the cities of Dubreka and Coyah, which are about an hour away, or farther off toward Forecariah and Boffa, which are both a little over 2 hours from the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For accommodations near the airport, the 5-star Sheraton Grand Conakry is less than six kilometers away and three kilometers from Taouya market. You can book rooms and suites at the Millenium Suites, with just 8km from the airport and 5km from Taouya market. Further out, the Riviera Royal Hotel, Resort & Casino is only 11.1 kilometers from the airport.
The closest major airport to Conakry International Airport (CKY) is Lungi International Airport, with just 257 kilometers away in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
