How to find cheap flights to Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA)
R 14,863 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Freetown Lungi International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to FNA, the lowest fare is R 8,856.
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Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to lock in the best price on tickets to Freetown, where Freetown Lungi International Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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If you aren't in a rush to get to Freetown, think about taking a little detour. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Freetown Lungi International Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Freetown
May is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Freetown.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to FNA that suits your itinerary and budget.
Travel to Freetown in December if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to FNA, but also when fares can be more expensive.
Travel in February if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Freetown are often less expensive.
Check the weather conditions before you go. January brings the warmest days in Freetown, with averages of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
August brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 23ºC (73ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January is the driest month in Freetown. Forget the umbrella and enjoy mostly clear skies.
Expect the heaviest showers during July, which gets around 28 days of wet weather.
Flying to Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA): What you need to know
Fly to Freetown without any layovers. These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights to Freetown Lungi International Airport:
If you want to fly with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your FNA plane ticket with Turkish Airlines. Up to 76% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled.
When you step off the plane at FNA, you'll be in the UTC+0 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Freetown Lungi International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to FNA:
Freetown Lungi International Airport has an on-time rating of 65%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be handy to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Freetown Lungi International Airport is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
Getting to central Freetown from Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA)
Central Freetown is about 48 kilometres from FNA.
After touching down from your flight to FNA, expect a drive to the centre of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 35 minutes.
Freetown makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to explore before you go:
Freetown highlights
Put these popular sights on your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Freetown:
Lumley Beach: An impressive preview of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres southwest of the centre.
St. John's Maroon Church: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 0.16 kilometres southwest of the centre of Freetown.
How to get to Lunsar from Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA)
The nearby city of Lunsar is about 97 kilometres from FNA. Reaching the centre by taxi or ride-share usually takes around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Travelling from Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Port Loko
If Port Loko is where you're off to, it's around 48 kilometres from Freetown Lungi International Airport.
Going there by car takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Explore more of Sierra Leone
Kenema is another top destination in Sierra Leone and is roughly 241 kilometres east of Freetown. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Gola Rainforest National Park, Kamboi Hills and Gola Forest Reserve.
