Bubaque
Our home in the archipelago
Air Bijagos operational base. Capital of the Bijagós archipelago: unspoilt beaches, colourful markets, and the laid-back rhythm of the main island.
Bubaque is the most populated island of the Bijagós and Air Bijagos' operational base. Our daily flights to Bissau, Cap Skirring, Dakar and Conakry all take off from here. At just 8 km² and about 3,000 inhabitants, Bubaque keeps the unhurried feel of a tropical village, declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Its daily market, long beaches and drum-filled nights make it the best starting point to explore the rest of the archipelago.
What to see and do
The essentials of Bubaque
Bruce Beach
Golden sand 3 km north of the harbour, palm trees and spectacular sunsets.
Central market
Fresh fish, tropical fruit, Bijagó crafts. Open every morning.
Lookout hill
360° view of the archipelago from the island's only promontory.
Drum nights
Ancestral tradition every Friday on the main square.
Best time to visit
November – May
Dry season = clear skies, light winds, 26-32 °C. The rainy season has its charm but more weather-related cancellation risk.
How to get there
Air Bijagos hub — origin of every flight
Air Bijagos operational base. All our routes start here: scheduled flights + private charter on demand.
Keep discovering
Other destinations
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Bissau
Capital of Guinea-Bissau and international gateway. Portuguese architecture, gumbé music, and our most frequent route from Bubaque.
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Cap Skirring
Golden sands, palm trees and Atlantic sunsets. Beach escape 45 minutes north of Bissau.
Discover Cap SkirringSenegalese capital
Dakar
Culture, art, history and teranga. The region's cosmopolitan metropolis, 1 h 45 from Bubaque.
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