Tropical island shoreline off the coast of Conakry, Guinea

CKY Airport

UK to Conakry

Guinea · Atlantic Peninsula

Fly from London to Guinea's island-fringed capital with RwandAir — one smooth connection through our Kigali hub, bags checked through, and the rhythms of West Africa's best-kept secret waiting at the other end. Like Accra, Conakry runs on London time.

1 Stop via Kigali (KGL)

16h 15m Fastest journey

3x Weekly Connections

£729 Fares from

Departures

Flights to Conakry

Every RwandAir routing from London — pick the connection timing that suits you.

Best Fares

Latest Flight Tickets to Conakry

Hand-picked deals on flights departing from the UK. Secure your seat at the lowest price today.

RW RwandAir

LHR

London Heathrow

Cheapest Flights From London Heathrow to Conakry

1 Stop

CKY

Conakry

£593

per adult · incl. taxes

Economy 23kg

Returning to London — same-week options

09:30 → 05:45⁺¹

via KGL · layover 4h 10m · 20h 15m

11:20 → 05:45⁺¹

via KGL · layover 2h 20m · 18h 25m

07:00 → 05:45⁺¹

via KGL · layover 6h 40m · 22h 45m

Sample RwandAir schedules and fares shown for illustration. Every fare we quote includes all taxes, checked baggage, and our best-price promise — find it cheaper elsewhere and we match it, plus the difference.

One Check-In, All the Way

Your bags are tagged through to Conakry at Heathrow — no re-checking in Kigali, ever.

Protected Connections

Minimum 60-minute guarantees at our hub. If a delay causes a missed link, we rebook you free.

A Hub That Feels Small

Kigali is one of Africa's easiest transits — walkable terminal, good coffee, no crowds.

Support in Transit

Our 24/7 team tracks every leg. Something goes wrong mid-journey? We already know and are on it.

Once You Land

Discover Conakry

Island beaches, djembe rhythms and the water-tower of West Africa — Guinea starts at the ocean's edge.

Îles de Los

Palm-fringed island beaches a short pirogue ride from the city — Conakry's weekend escape.

Grand Mosque of Conakry

One of sub-Saharan Africa's largest mosques — its minarets define the city skyline.

Madina Market

West Africa's raw, brilliant market energy — fabrics, spices, and village crafts from every region of Guinea.

Sandervalia National Museum

Masks, bassa drums and centuries of Guinean heritage in the city's quietest garden.

Fouta Djallon Highlands

The water-tower of West Africa — waterfalls, plateau villages and the source of the Niger. A multi-day trip worth every hour.

Djembe Nights & Yassa

Guinea gave the world the djembe — hear it live, then eat your way through yassa, fouti and riverside grilled fish.

Good to Know

Conakry travel essentials

The practical details, handled before you pack.

Visa & Entry

UK citizens need a visa for Guinea — apply via Guinea's e-visa portal or the Embassy in London before travel. A yellow fever certificate is mandatory on arrival. We'll checklist everything with you.

Best Time to Visit

November to April is the dry season — lower humidity, calm seas for the island crossings, and the best roads into the Fouta Djallon.

Money & Payments

Guinean franc (GNF). A deeply cash-first economy — bring clean EUR or USD notes to exchange in the city; cards work only in a handful of hotels.

Language

French is the official language; Susu, Pular and Maninka fill the markets. English is limited outside hotels — a few French phrases open every door.

Time Zone

GMT — the same clock as London, all year round. Land at 14:45 local with zero jet lag; the beach is still hours from sunset.

CKY → City Centre

Ahmed Sékou Touré International sits ~13km from the Kaloum peninsula — 30–40 minutes depending on traffic. We arrange trusted, pre-booked transfers.

Questions

Conakry trip FAQs

Not currently — RwandAir connects through its Kigali hub, the smoothest one-stop routing available at around 16h 15m fastest. Bags are checked all the way through to CKY and the Kigali connection is guaranteed on a single ticket.

Both: UK passport holders need a visa (Guinea's e-visa is applied for online before travel, or via the Embassy in London) and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory on arrival. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before departure. Our team walks you through the full entry checklist so nothing surprises you at check-in.

No — Guinea runs on GMT, the exact same time as the UK all year round. Your overnight flight lands mid-afternoon local time, which is also your body's afternoon. Drop your bags, and you've lost not a single hour.

On a through-ticketed RwandAir booking you're protected: the airline rebooks you on the next available Conakry flight at no cost. Both legs are the same carrier, your bags are transferred for you, and our 24/7 team monitors the connection in real time.

Economy includes 23kg checked plus 7kg cabin on every leg, with the checked bag tagged straight through to CKY. Extra allowance — popular for family visits and shipments — can be pre-booked through us at better rates than airport prices.

Yes — Kaloum and Ratoma district hotels, plus trusted airport transfers for the 30–40 minute ride into the city, can all be added to your booking. For the overnight Kigali connection, we can also arrange a transit hotel with shuttle so you rest between flights.