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Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport

Conakry, Guinea

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Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport

Conakry, Guinea
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18
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Destinations
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72 ft
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Guinea's main international gateway on the Atlantic coast.

Opened
1941
Location
Conakry, Guinea
Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport is the primary international airport serving Conakry, the capital and largest city of Guinea. Named after Guinea's first president, Ahmed Sékou Touré, it handles the vast majority of the country's international passenger and cargo traffic. The airport is located on the Kaloum Peninsula, close to the city center, which limits its expansion potential. It serves as a key hub for air travel across West Africa and connects Guinea to major destinations in Europe and other parts of the continent. In recent years, efforts have been made to rehabilitate and modernize the airport's infrastructure to better accommodate growing passenger volumes and improve safety standards.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both international and domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into central Conakry is primarily via taxi and private vehicle, with no dedicated rail or bus rapid transit link.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving the airport include Air France, Royal Air Maroc, Air Côte d'Ivoire, and several West African regional airlines.
Notable facts
  • Named after Ahmed Sékou Touré, Guinea's first post-independence president.
  • Located on the Kaloum Peninsula, just a few kilometers from Conakry's city center.
  • The airport has an elevation of approximately 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level.
  • It is the sole international airport in Guinea.
  • Rehabilitation and infrastructure improvement projects have been undertaken with international support.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Route map (8 destinations)

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Routes

CKY → OXB3G · 319
CKY → DKRAC · 333
CKY → CDGAF · 332
CKY → NKCAF · 332
CKY → CMNAT · 73G 738
CKY → BKODH · AT7
CKY → DKRDH · AT7
CKY → DKRDN · CRJ
CKY → ABJET · DH8
CKY → BKOET · DH8
CKY → DKRET · 73W
CKY → LFWET · 73W
CKY → OXBET · DH8
CKY → ABJHF · E70
CKY → DKRL6 · 73G
CKY → DKRLH · 333
CKY → DKRSN · 333
CKY → DKRUA · 333
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Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport, also known as Gbessia International Airport, is an airport serving Conakry, capital of the Republic of Guinea in West Africa. It parallels the south shore of the Kaloum Peninsula approximately five kilometers from its tip. Autoroute Fidel Castro connects the airport to Conakry proper.

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