Will I make the last ferry from Lungi Airport?
Put in your landing time and we'll tell you honestly whether you can still get to Freetown tonight. You'll see the ferry, water taxi and overnight options, with no guesswork.
Need a ride to the Tagrin terminal?
We run a transfer between Lungi (airport, Lungi town, our guest house) and the Tagrin ferry terminal: NLe 500 per vehicle, plus an optional US$5 per person Crossing Assist (ticket, bags and boarding help). Lungi side only. See prices and request a transfer.
How the checker works
| Step | Time we allow |
|---|---|
| Immigration, bags and customs at FNA | about 60 minutes (longer when two flights land together) |
| Road from the airport to the Tagrin ferry terminal | about 30 minutes |
| Be at the terminal before departure | 15 minutes |
| Last government ferry, both directions | about 8:30 PM |
| Water taxi (speedboat) | normally runs to meet scheduled arrivals |
| International check-in at Lungi | be at the airport about 3 hours before departure |
Timings are a planning guide from the guest house team next to the airport, last checked September 2026. Ferries get cancelled in bad weather, and flights land late. If it's close, have a plan B.
Your options after a late landing
- Government ferry: cheapest, but the last one goes at about 8:30 PM, and you need to get from the airport to Tagrin first. We can drive you to Tagrin and help with the ticket.
- Water taxi: faster and usually waiting for international flights. You pay per seat, cross the open estuary in the dark, and still need a car on the Freetown side. See our full ferry and water-taxi guide and every price in the Arrival Cost Index.
- Sleep at the airport and cross in daylight: Hariom Yogi Guest House is right by the New Airport Gate, with 24/7 check-in and ensuite AC rooms from $50. Read what to do if you miss the last ferry, or see the day-use room and stopover package.
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