GuideOctober 20265 min read

Flights to Freetown, Sierra Leone: What to Know Before You Book (It Lands in Lungi)

Booking flights to Freetown (FNA)? The airport is in Lungi, across the water from the city. Which airlines connect, typical arrival times, and why many travellers need a first night near the airport.

Before you book: your flight to "Freetown" lands in Lungi, on the other side of the water from the city. There is no bridge. Read the one-page answer.

Which airlines connect to Freetown?

Published route data and tourism guides list Brussels Airlines (nonstop from Brussels, around 7 hours), Royal Air Maroc (via Casablanca), and regional carriers connecting through hubs such as Accra, Addis Ababa and Nairobi. Turkish Airlines appears in some listings; confirm it before relying on it. Schedules change, so check the airline's own site or a live flight tracker before you buy.

What about British Airways and direct UK flights?

British Airways suspended its Freetown flights in August 2014 and we found no current direct BA service. Direct UK flights have since been operated by other airlines, and a UK operator flying for Air Sierra Leone was reported to have ceased in April 2026. Booking sites may show British Airways itineraries to Freetown, but these are connecting journeys. See London to Freetown flights.

When do flights land?

Older published schedules show Brussels Airlines landing around 18:15 and some Royal Air Maroc and Turkish Airlines arrivals between roughly 00:30 and 02:30. After immigration and baggage, that is late evening or the middle of the night, when the boats to Freetown generally do not run. Confirm your own flight's landing time.

Plan the first night before you pay for the ticket

If you land after dark, the easy plan is to sleep in Lungi and cross after sunrise. Hariom Yogi Guest House is opposite the New Airport Gate in Kasongha, about 2.8 km from the terminal: air-conditioned rooms from US$50, 24-hour reception and power, free cancellation, airport pickup on request. Send your flight number on WhatsApp +232 72 120 659.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airport do flights to Freetown land at?

Freetown International Airport (FNA), also called Lungi International Airport. It is in Lungi, across the Sierra Leone River estuary from Freetown.

Is there a direct flight from London to Freetown?

British Airways suspended its Freetown flights in 2014. Direct UK flights have since been run by other airlines and the position has changed recently, so check live schedules. Many UK travellers connect via Brussels or Casablanca.

What time do flights to Freetown arrive?

Published schedules show some arrivals in the evening (Brussels Airlines) and some after midnight (Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines). Confirm current times with the airline.

Can I get to Freetown city after a late arrival?

Boats from the airport generally do not run at night, so late arrivals usually sleep in Lungi and cross in daylight.

Landing at Freetown airport?

Tell us your flight and we will arrange the pickup. Rooms from US$50, free cancellation.

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