Freetown
Origin of Image source: David Hond
Population
City Code
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FNA
Popular Airlines
Brussels Airlines
Air France
Ethiopian Airlines
Flight Time
11~18 hours
The flight time to Freetown is approximately 11~18 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Freetown.
Freetown
Freetown is the capital city of Sierra Leone. It's located at the heart of the Western Sierra Leone region. It's in a peninsula, thus, it features many beautiful beaches. Freetown has a tropical climate. So, it has wet-and-dry seasons.
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Travel FAQs
What airlines offer ticket and direct flights to Freetown?
The Lungi International Airport serves tourists coming into Freetown. Airlines that offer a ticket to Freetown are Air France and Brussels Airlines. Other operators that serve a ticket are Royal Air Maroc, Air Cote D'Ivoire and Kenya Airways. A tip: for a better chance at grabbing a better ticket deal to Freetown, book your air ticket on a weekday. Also, it is best to book your air ticket to Freetown as early as possible.
When is the best time to book a ticket to Freetown?
Freetown experiences a tropical climate. It has a wet (May to October) and dry (November to April) season. Freetown attractions and sights are best visited during the dry season. So, it is best to book your air ticket to Freetown between November and April. For a better chance at grabbing a more affordable ticket deal, book your ticket to Freetown on a weekday. Also, buy your air ticket to Freetown as early as possible.
I am planning to book a ticket to Freetown. May I know the entry requirements in Freetown?
Tourists coming into Sierra Leone must have a valid passport. Only citizens of the Economic Community of West African States are allowed to enter without a visa. Make sure you secure your Sierra Leone visa before traveling first. Instead of waiting to get the visa upon arrival. As, some airlines may not allow you to board to Sierra Leone.
Can you please recommend places to stay in Freetown before I book an air ticket?
Freetown is a famous city in Sierra Leone. Thus, it can get touristy, especially during summers. It's best to secure accommodation before booking your air ticket to Freetown. Some of the places you can stay at in Freetown are Radisson Blu and Bintumani Hotel. Other accommodations are The Hub Hotel, Kimbima Hotel, and the Country Lodge Complex. You can also opt to stay at either the Hotel Barmoi, Sierra Lighthouse Hotel, or Hotel Mariam.