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CKY Conakry International Airport (Gbessia Int'l Airport)
Conakry International Airport (Gbessia Int'l Airport) (IATA: CKY, ICAO:GUCY) is located in the the city of Conakry, Guinea. It is the primary international airport serving Conakry and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :00224629005205

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IATA Code

CKY

ICAO Code

GUCY

Name

Conakry International Airport (Gbessia Int'l Airport)

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Guinea (GN)

City

Conakry

Latitude

9.5768900

Longitude

-13.6120000

Time Zone

UTC±00:00

Phone Number

00224629005205

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Airport Overview

Conakry International Airport (Gbessia Int'l Airport) (CKY) · ICAO: GUCY

Conakry International Airport (Gbessia Int'l Airport) is the principal international gateway serving Conakry, the capital of Guinea. The airport is located near the southern shore of the Kaloum Peninsula, approximately five kilometres from its tip, which makes it the key airfreight entry point for the capital and nearby commercial activity. From a forwarding perspective, it is best treated as an international passenger airport with belly-cargo and airline-handling dependencies rather than as a dedicated cargo hub. Our service team can coordinate airline space, export documentation, transit arrangements and destination delivery, while cargo acceptance, warehouse access, customs release and final collection must be confirmed for each shipment and flight.

Airport name	Conakry International Airport (Gbessia Int'l Airport)
Location	Conakry, Guinea
IATA / ICAO	CKY / GUCY
Coordinates	9.5768900, -13.6120000
Time zone	UTC±00:00

Key Highlights

Primary international air gateway for Conakry and Guinea-bound commercial cargo.
Freight planning normally depends on available belly capacity, airline acceptance rules and regional or long-haul hub connections.
Door-to-door schedules are sensitive to connection availability, cargo cut-off, customs processing and local delivery conditions.
For temperature-sensitive, dangerous or oversized shipments, pre-approval and written handling confirmation are essential.
Our service team can compare direct uplift where available with hub-routing alternatives before booking confirmation.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Cargo services at Conakry International Airport (Gbessia Int'l Airport) are generally arranged through the operating airline and its appointed ground-handling chain. Facility access and acceptance conditions can vary by carrier, commodity and flight.

Airline cargo acceptance

Space, acceptance windows, chargeable weight limits and document cut-off times must be obtained from the selected carrier before cargo delivery.

Customs-controlled handling

Export or import cargo may require presentation to customs and release by the relevant handling or clearance party. Our team coordinates the document sequence in advance.

Temperature-sensitive cargo

Cold-chain storage, build-up timing and transfer protection should be confirmed in writing; do not assume permanent refrigerated capacity for every flight.

Special cargo screening

Dangerous goods, live animals, valuables, perishables and oversized pieces require carrier acceptance before tendering and may be restricted on connecting sectors.

Transit and transfer cargo

Hub transfers may involve separate handling cut-offs and document controls. Routing should be checked for transit acceptance rather than judged only by flight availability.

Collection and delivery

Final-mile collection arrangements, consignee identification, customs release and local access conditions should be confirmed before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning patterns may include regional West African connections and onward services through international hubs in Europe, North Africa or the Middle East, subject to the airline schedule and booking date.
Available uplift, aircraft type, connection protection, weekend operations and the carrier’s commodity restrictions can materially change the transit plan.
For export shipments, the practical lead time includes document review, cargo delivery, screening, acceptance and customs formalities—not only airborne time.
Our service team provides a confirmed routing and estimated transit window only after checking the actual flight schedule, space status and handling acceptance.

No fixed flight frequency or guaranteed transit time should be assumed for Conakry International Airport (Gbessia Int'l Airport); the final plan is subject to airline confirmation and operational conditions.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Conakry metropolitan area: urgent commercial supplies, spare parts, documents, samples and general airfreight for importers and distributors.
Mining-related supply chains: time-critical maintenance parts, industrial components, tools and project-support materials may require air uplift when sea freight is too slow.
Perishables and food products: seafood, agricultural products and other perishables require confirmed temperature control, packaging and fast customs coordination.
Medical and humanitarian cargo: medicines, diagnostic materials and relief supplies require commodity-specific documentation, handling instructions and consignee readiness.
Regional distribution: Conakry can serve as an entry point for Guinea-bound cargo, while inland or cross-border delivery requires separate road planning and customs review.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: airline cargo cut-off is often earlier than passenger check-in and may change by carrier or connection. Our team confirms the acceptance deadline before arranging delivery.
Documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, shipper and consignee details, permits and certificates must be consistent across the booking and customs file.
Dangerous goods: a complete shipper’s declaration, compliant packaging, labels and carrier approval may be required. Batteries, chemicals, aerosols and equipment with embedded batteries need advance review.
Customs and collection: consignee availability, importer authorization, customs clearance and release procedures should be arranged before arrival to reduce storage and delivery delays.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, commodity description, dimensions, gross weight and cargo photos to our service team before booking, especially for irregular or technical goods.
For perishables, pharmaceuticals and other temperature-sensitive cargo, specify the required temperature range, packaging duration and transfer exposure tolerance; obtain written handling confirmation.
Build schedule margin for hub transfers, customs inspection, documentation correction and local delivery. Avoid booking a critical shipment against a same-day downstream commitment without confirmed protection.
If uplift or special handling is unavailable, our team can review an alternative hub, split shipment, sea-air option or urgent road feeder plan, subject to destination customs and carrier acceptance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our shipment be accepted directly at Conakry International Airport (Gbessia Int'l Airport)?

Acceptance depends on the airline, commodity, aircraft capacity, screening requirements and the appointed ground handler. Our service team checks the actual acceptance conditions before issuing delivery instructions.

How early should cargo be delivered before departure?

There is no single airport-wide cut-off for every shipment. The effective deadline is set by the operating carrier and may be earlier for dangerous goods, perishables, live animals, oversized pieces or connecting itineraries. We provide the confirmed cut-off with the booking.

Can pharmaceuticals or frozen goods be shipped through the airport?

They may be possible when the airline and handling chain accept the commodity and the required temperature protection is available. Packaging qualification, data requirements, transfer arrangements and consignee readiness must be reviewed in advance.

What commonly causes import delivery delays?

Typical causes include inconsistent invoice or packing-list data, missing permits, unclear consignee information, customs inspection, late payment of local charges and collection arrangements made after arrival.

Is a hub connection better than a direct option?

Not necessarily. A hub route may provide more frequent uplift but adds transfer handling and connection risk. Our team compares total transit, cut-off, commodity acceptance and recovery options before recommending the routing.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport name, codes, city, country, coordinates, address and time zone are based on the airport record supplied for this page. Operational statements are presented as forwarding guidance and should be reconfirmed with the operating airline, appointed handler, customs broker and consignee for the specific shipment.

Airport and location reference: supplied airport master record; aviation code cross-checking may be conducted through iata.org.
ICAO identifier reference: supplied airport master record; aviation reference materials may be cross-checked through icao.int.
Flight availability, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, handling capacity and special-cargo restrictions: to be confirmed against the selected carrier’s current booking response and local handling instructions.