Complete Lungi Airport Transit Guide for First Time Visitors 2026

Step-by-step guide for first-time arrivals at Lungi International Airport Sierra Leone. Visa, baggage, money and transport.

Landing and Immigration

Deplane and walk to the arrivals building. Join the visa on arrival queue with USD 80 cash, yellow fever card, return ticket, and hotel confirmation. Queue: 15-45 minutes.

Money and SIM Cards

No reliable ATM in Lungi — bring USD cash. Get an Africell SIM from vendors near arrivals exit. Load data immediately. Ask the Hariom Yogi team for assistance.

Transport Options

If staying in Lungi: walk 2-3 minutes to Hariom Yogi Guest House. If going to Freetown: government ferry (USD 2-5, 45-90 min, daytime only) or water taxi (USD 20-50, 20 min). Late arrivals: stay in Lungi, cross fresh in the morning.