Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, sits on a deep Atlantic harbour backed by forested hills, with some of West Africa's finest beaches on its doorstep. A Plus Travel compares fares from UK airports to Freetown International Airport at Lungi (FNA) for holidays, family visits and business travel.
Journeys normally connect through Brussels, Casablanca, Addis Ababa or another European or African hub and take around 9 to 15 hours. The airport is on the north side of the Sierra Leone River estuary, so you cross to Freetown by ferry, water taxi or helicopter, which adds around one to two hours. It is worth planning this crossing before you land, and our consultants can advise on the safest and most reliable option for your arrival time.
The dry season from December to March is the best time to visit, with sunny days ideal for the beaches. The rainy season from May to October is very wet, with the heaviest rain in July and August.
Relax on Lumley, Aberdeen and River Number Two beaches, visit Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the historic Bunce Island, and explore Freetown's markets and peninsula villages.
UK travellers need a visa for Sierra Leone and a yellow fever vaccination certificate. The currency is the Sierra Leonean leone. We confirm entry requirements when we quote, and you should check the latest FCDO advice before you travel.
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