Major city · Guinea
Labé
Labé is a 1–2 night stop in the Fouta Djallon highlands: see the market, use it as a base for trekking, then move on to Dalaba or Doucki.
Labé is the capital of the Moyenne Guinée region and the second-largest city in Guinea, about 450 km northeast of Conakry. It sits near the centre of the country at an altitude that keeps it cooler than the coast. Most travellers use it as a supply and logistics hub for the Fouta Djallon highlands, spending one night or two if they arrange a trek.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GNF
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, roads worsen)
- Airports
- Conakry (CKY) · Kankan (KNN)
- Nights
- 1–2
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Labé117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Labé, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkCurrency is the Guinean franc (GNF), about 8,500–8,700 per US$ (check).Guinea-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange and MTN sell SIMs in Conakry; passport registration.Guinea-wide
- Tap waterBottled only.Guinea-wide
- TippingDriver day: 50,000–100,000 GNF.Guinea-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/K. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Guinea-wide
- SafetyLabé is generally safe for tourists, but take standard precautions: avoid walking alone after dark, keep valuables out of sight…
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- RestroomsBasic outside hotels.Guinea-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 18 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday prayers; Ramadan hours.Guinea-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckCKY Conakry International Airport (Gbessia) (Main gateway for Guinea; shared taxi or hired car from Conakry to Labé, about 450 km (280 mi), 8–10 h (check)).CKY Conakry International Airport (Gbessia) (Main gateway for Guinea; shared taxi or hired car from Conakry to Labé, about 280 mi (450 km), 8–10 h (check)).
- Getting aroundThe city is walkable in the centre; for outlying hotels or the trekking office, take a shared taxi or moto-taxi.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Shared taxi Conakry–LabécheckGNF 150,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse single room, a night, per roomGNF 100,000
- Mid-range bedDouble room (Hotel Djamtum level), a night, per roomGNF 300,000
- High-end bedDouble room (Hotel Djamtum level), a night, per roomGNF 400,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GNF 200,000 · Mid GNF 350,000 · High GNF 600,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CKY Conakry International Airport (Gbessia) (Main gateway for Guinea; shared taxi or hired car from Conakry to Labé, about 450 km (280 mi), 8–10 h (check)) · KNN Kankan Airport (Domestic field east of Labé; no scheduled service to Labé — check current status before relying on it)CKY Conakry International Airport (Gbessia) (Main gateway for Guinea; shared taxi or hired car from Conakry to Labé, about 280 mi (450 km), 8–10 h (check)) · KNN Kankan Airport (Domestic field east of Labé; no scheduled service to Labé — check current status before relying on it)
Map of Labé
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Dec (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low), wettest Aug (16 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Labé: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
15 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
16 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The city is walkable in the centre; for outlying hotels or the trekking office, take a shared taxi or moto-taxi. Negotiate the fare before getting in.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dalaba
goDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Shared taxi, about 2 h
Cool hill town with colonial architecture; combine with a visit to the nearby waterfalls.
Koundara
cautionDoor to door: About 5 h
Shared taxi, about 4–5 h
Long day; the road has a rough unpaved section. Better as an overnight stop.
Doucki
overnightDoor to door: About 3.5 h
Hired car or trekking tour, about 3 h
Canyon hiking; requires a guide and at least 2 nights.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre
Closest to the market and main transport hub; basic hotels and guesthouses.
Near the main road to Dalaba
Quieter, a short taxi ride from the centre; a few mid-range options.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- GNF 150,000–250,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- GNF 250,000–400,000 excl. bed
- High
- GNF 400,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (Hotel Djamtum level)1 × 1 night × GNF 300,000 | GNF 300,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GNF 350,000 | GNF 350,000 |
| Shared taxi from Conakry, one way1 × GNF 150,000 · check | GNF 150,000 |
| Moto-taxi ride within town1 × GNF 10,000 | GNF 10,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GNF 81,000 |
| Trip total≈ GNF 891,000 per person per day, bed included | GNF 891,000 |
2026 estimate in Guinean francs; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Shared taxi Conakry–Labécheck | GNF 150,000 |
| Moto-taxi short ride | GNF 5,000–10,000 |
| Local meal (rice and sauce) | GNF 15,000–30,000 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | GNF 5,000–8,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check road conditions before the rainy season: the paved road from Koundara has a rough 30 km (19 mi) unpaved section near Gaoual.Check road conditions before the rainy season: the paved road from Koundara has a rough 19 mi (30 km) unpaved section near Gaoual.
- Shared taxis from Conakry take 8–10 hours; start early.
- Hotel Djamtum is a reliable option; book ahead in peak season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 18
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire18
Embassy
Most embassies are in Conakry; check your country's consular services before travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shared taxi Conakry → Labé: about GNF 150,000, 8–10 h (check)
- Shared taxi Labé → Dalaba: about GNF 50,000, 2 h (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ? — How much? (kom-byen)
- Je ne comprends pas — I don't understand (zhuh nuh kom-prahn pah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Labé. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, roads worsen) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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