Bissau to Freetown flights
Freetown lies 456 km (283 mi) south-east of Bissau, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bissau | Freetown | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guinea-Bissau | Sierra Leone |
| Population | 439,704 | 802,639 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Bissau) | UTC+0 (Africa/Freetown) |
| Nearest large airport | OXB, 7 km out | FNA, 15 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Freetown
Crossing from Guinea-Bissau into Sierra Leone: money changes from the Franc to the Leone (SLE); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +232; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q60061869.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bissau
Bissau is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Freetown
Freetown is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lungi International Airport (FNA), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,498-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lungi International Airport | FNA | 15 km (9 mi) | 10,498 ft | 84 ft |
Book a flight to Freetown
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Freetown
Our booking partner lists 64 places to stay in Freetown. Of the 46 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (26). Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 2,998 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Freetown
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Freetown from Bissau?
456 km (283 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bissau.
How long does it take to get from Bissau to Freetown by air?
About 1 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bissau and Freetown?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bissau to Freetown flights?
Typically Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) to Lungi International Airport (FNA).
What currency do I need in Freetown?
The Leone (SLE).
Where can I stay in Freetown?
Our booking partner lists 64 places to stay in Freetown, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.