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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
- Country
- Guinea
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- Avoid
- May–Oct (rainy season, roads worsen)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- GNF
- Money
- Currency is the Guinean franc (GNF), about 8,500–8,700 per US$ (check). Almost everything is paid in cash; cards work only in a few large Conakry hotels.
- Daily spend
- Budget GNF 150,000–250,000 excl. bed · Mid GNF 250,000–400,000 excl. bed · High GNF 400,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange and MTN sell SIMs in Conakry; passport registration.
- Emergency
- Police 117 · Fire 18
- Plugs
- Types C, F, K · 220 V · 50 Hz · Frequent power cuts; bring a power bank.
- Tipping
- Driver day: 50,000–100,000 GNF.; Guide: Round up the fee.
- Water
- Bottled only.
- Toilets
- Basic outside hotels.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Shared taxi Conakry–Labé | 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 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- 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)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
Typical fares
- Shared taxi Conakry → Labé
- about GNF 150,000, 8–10 h (check)
- Shared taxi Labé → Dalaba
- about GNF 50,000, 2 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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.
See and do
Known for
- Central market
- Fouta Djallon trekking base
- Regional capital of Moyenne Guinée
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dalaba | Shared taxi, about 2 h | About 2.5 h |
| Koundara | Shared taxi, about 4–5 h | About 5 h |
| Doucki | Hired car or trekking tour, about 3 h | About 3.5 h |
Sleep
- 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.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Bonjourbohn-zhoor |
| Thank you | Mercimair-see |
| How much? | Combien ?kom-byen |
| I don't understand | Je ne comprends paszhuh nuh kom-prahn pah |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Long greetings, handshake; avoid: Rushing
- Hands: Right hand; avoid: Left for food
- Dress: Cover up; avoid: Shorts in villages
Scams and watch-outs
- Check road conditions before the rainy season: the paved road from Koundara has a rough 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.
Labé is generally safe for tourists, but take standard precautions: avoid walking alone after dark, keep valuables out of sight, and agree taxi fares upfront. The main risks are road accidents and petty theft in crowded markets.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Labé yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Central market
- Fouta Djallon trekking base
- Regional capital of Moyenne Guinée
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Labé, revision 5167411 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5167411
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/labe). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.