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Freetown

Freetown

Origin of Image source: David Hond

Population-
City CodeFNA
Popular Airlines
  • Brussels Airlines
  • Air France
  • Qatar Airways
Flight Time11~18 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.

Voice of Travelers to Freetown

Freetown is the best beach hopping place in Africa

Hi, I'm Carla from Lithuania. I went to Africa for a safari and nature trip. After all the safari treks, I booked a ticket to Freetown to splurge and relax in its famous beaches. And, the place was amazing. The beaches had fine white sand, and the water's temperature was neither too cold nor too hot. It was a very perfect way to end my African trip. Freetown beaches are so relaxing and refreshing. It also has a very homey kind of vibes in it that I loved a lot. It makes me want to book a ticket back to Freetown every now and then. I also loved hanging out at the Charlotte Falls and eating at the High Tide Bar & Bistro. Food in Freetown is so delicious and fresh, especially the seafood. I definitely recommend booking a ticket to Freetown if you're planning to go to Africa.

ticket to Freetown by Brussels Airlines provided great service

Hello, my name is Edgar. I'm from Toronto, Canada. I want to commend Brussels Airlines for a good quality service. I booked a connecting ticket to Freetown with them. The ticket selling system was effective and efficient. I had a connecting flight from Toronto to Freetown. I was comfortable the whole flight. My legs were not cramped up since I seated at the front. The flight crew were very polite and accommodating. They were quick to respond to all the passengers' needs. In-flight entertainment was also great. The flight itself was smooth, there was little turbulence during the flight. The food I ordered in-flight was delicious. When I visit the Freetown again, I will book my ticket with Brussels Airlines again.

Freetown has the finest beaches in Africa

Hi I'm Jaimie from Paris. My friends and I booked a ticket to Freetown recently. I must say lounging in their beaches was a unique experience. It wasn't too crowded. The places was alive with so much biodiversity. It's very different from the urban beaches I've grown accustomed with. I enjoyed beach hopping a lot. I went to the Lumley Beach, Lakka Beach, #2 River Beach, and Toke Beach. I also got to spend some time at the famous Cape Sierra Leone Lighthouse. My favorite getaway tho, was the Banana Island and the Tokeh Beach. Freetown certainly doesn't disappoint. Its beaches are fine and wonderful. Booking a ticket to Freetown was one of our best decisions ever made. We will definitely come back and book a ticket to Freetown next school break.

Freetown 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.

Freetown - Direct Flights to Major Airports

Airports handling direct flights to Lungi International Airport • Amsterdam Schipol Airport (Netherlands) • Roberts International Airport (Liberia) • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (France) etc.

Flight Routes to Freetown

The Lungi International Airport serves tourists coming into Freetown. It's located at the coastal town of Lungi. And, it's the only international airport in the Sierra Leone. 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.