Travelling from Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Istanbul: what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is three hours ahead of Freetown, where Lungi International Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your FNA to Istanbul flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from FNA to Istanbul with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
To get to FNA from central Freetown, it'll take about 1 hour 10 minutes by car. It's roughly 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near FNA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lungi International Airport to Istanbul or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
61.59% of flights taking off from Lungi International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Istanbul
R 11,307 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lungi International Airport to Istanbul flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 18,497. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from FNA to Istanbul. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Lungi International Airport to Istanbul across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an updated deal for cheap flights from FNA to Istanbul.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Lungi International Airport to Istanbul by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes about 50 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near IST if you're coming in on a late flight from Lungi International Airport to Istanbul. Select one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Hit the road running by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from FNA to Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
After your flight from Lungi International Airport to Istanbul has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near SAW. Unwind and get cosy after your FNA to Istanbul flight at one of these well-located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and be off and running.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from Lungi International Airport to Istanbul. The city comes alive in high season, but rates are usually higher and attractions can get crowded. Go to Istanbul in low season if you like a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Lungi International Airport to Istanbul flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from FNA to Istanbul around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Lungi International Airport to Istanbul, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are top attractions which should feature on every Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.
