Cheap flights to Freetown Lungi International airport

Discover Freetown Lungi International

Freetown is known for it beaches as well as being the first city founded by African Americans wirth its unique creole architecture reflecting this influence. You can find the cheapest flights to Freetown Lungi International Airport by using Skyscanner’s flight search feature. All you have to do is tell it when you want to fly to Freetown and you will see the cheapest flights available. If you have some flexibility in your travel dates use Skyscanner’s whole month search tool to find the cheapest time to fly to Freetown.

Best Time to Book a Flight to Freetown

Freetown is best visited during the dry season from October to May. It is warm year-round in Freetown, but January and February tend to have the hottest temperatures. The rainy season encompasses June through September and sees heavy downpour which make some rural roads impassable, so it is best to avoid traveling during this time. It is cheapest to book your flight at least two months in advance. If you know when you want to fly to Freetown use Skyscanner’s price alert system to get notifications when the price of your chosen flight rises or falls. Use this tool to monitor fare fluctuations and get the best deal on flights to Freetown.

Airlines That Fly to Freetown Lungi International Airport

Freetown International Airport (FNA) is the only international airport in Sierra Leone. It is served by several major airlines including Air France, Brussels Airlines, KLM, and Kenya Airways. You can see all airlines that fly to Sierra Leone here.

What to Expect When Arriving at the Airport

Canadians arriving in Sierra Leone must present a valid passport as well as a visa. Lungi Airport is located across the wide mouth of the Sierra Leone River from the city of Freetown. You can get to Freetown from the airport by taking the ferry, a speed taxi, or the bus. The ferry is the cheapest and most direct route. If you have an International Driving Permit, you can rent a car in Freetown.

Airport Facilities

Freetown’s Lungi Airport is a single-terminal airport which has food and drinks available. There is a duty-free shop and currency exchange offices. There is an airport lounge and the airport offers wi-fi in the business center. Download Skyscanner’s mobile app to make sure you can stay connected to the best travel deals no matter where you go.

What to See and Do in Freetown

Freetown is known for its beaches, so take a stroll down Lumley Beach, or visit River Number 2 Beach for a swim. Take a day trip to Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary to see the work being done towards chimpanzee rehabilitation, or book a tour and spend the night in the sanctuary. Spend a few moments under the shade of the Cotton Tree regarded as an enduring symbol of freedom. Book your hotel in Freetown early, and spend some time on the African coast.