Sierra Leone Getting There

Getting There by Air

Astraeus Airlines (website: www.flyastraeus.com) operates to Freetown (Lungi) Airport. BMed (website: www.flybmed.com) also operates flights.

Approximate Flight Times

From London to Freetown is 5 hours 30 minutes.

Main Airports

Freetown (FNA) (Lungi) is 13km (8 miles) north of the city (journey time – 45 minutes). To/from the airport: There is a catamaran/ferry link as well as taxi and bus services to the city. A helicopter service is also available (journey time – 6 minutes). Facilities: Post office, bar, shops and currency exchange.
Departure Tax
US$40. Non-African air carriers include the tax in the ticket fare. Transit passengers proceeding within 24 hours and children under two years of age are exempt.

Getting There by Water

Main ports: Freetown. There are services to Guinea Republic and Liberia.

Getting There by Rail

There are no passenger services at present.

Getting There by Road

There are routes from Guinea Republic and Liberia, but access depends on the prevailing political situation. Contact the embassy or high commission for up-to-date information.
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