Flights to Freetown
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,498 ft, FNA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 84 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Freetown
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freetown to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 1,077 km (669 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Freetown to Bamako | Mali | 735 km (457 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Freetown to Dakar | Senegal | 828 km (515 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Freetown to Kumasi | Ghana | 1,295 km (805 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Freetown to Ouagadougou | Burkina Faso | 1,350 km (839 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Freetown to Accra | Ghana | 1,475 km (917 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Freetown to Monrovia | Liberia | 363 km (225 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Freetown to Abobo | Ivory Coast | 1,073 km (667 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Freetown to Nouakchott | Mauritania | 1,108 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Freetown to Pikine | Senegal | 832 km (517 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Freetown to Bobo-Dioulasso | Burkina Faso | 1,024 km (636 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Freetown to Bouaké | Ivory Coast | 908 km (564 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Freetown to Tamale | Ghana | 1,365 km (848 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Freetown to Korhogo | Ivory Coast | 842 km (523 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Freetown to Bissau | Guinea-Bissau | 456 km (283 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Freetown to Koumassi | Ivory Coast | 1,083 km (673 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Freetown to San-Pédro | Ivory Coast | 839 km (521 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Freetown to Takoradi | Ghana | 1,328 km (825 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Freetown to Serekunda | Gambia | 667 km (414 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Freetown to Guédiawaye | Senegal | 833 km (518 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Freetown to Thiès | Senegal | 808 km (502 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Freetown to Rufisque | Senegal | 820 km (510 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Freetown to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 3,472 km (2,157 mi) | about 5 h 12 min |
| Freetown to Lagos | Nigeria | 1,847 km (1,148 mi) | about 3 h 7 min |
| Freetown to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 13,024 km (8,093 mi) | about 17 h 27 min |
| Freetown to Mumbai | India | 9,296 km (5,776 mi) | about 12 h 40 min |
| Freetown to Mexico City | Mexico | 9,267 km (5,759 mi) | about 12 h 38 min |
| Freetown to Bengaluru | India | 9,885 km (6,142 mi) | about 13 h 25 min |
| Freetown to Hanoi | Vietnam | 12,600 km (7,829 mi) | about 16 h 54 min |
| Freetown to Bogotá | Colombia | 6,729 km (4,182 mi) | about 9 h 23 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Freetown?
Lungi International Airport (FNA) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is FNA from Freetown city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Freetown on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.