Cheap flights to Sierra Leone

• Air France
• British Airlines
• Swiss Air
• KLM

The most popular stopovers choice available on flights to Sierra Leone is Paris or Geneva. So, it is advised to plan accordingly so you get a chance to sneak peek into these beautiful destinations as well.

• Heathrow to Sierra Leone on the one-stop flight: 9 hours and 55 minutes
• Heathrow to Sierra Leone on a two-stop flight: 12 hours and 5 minutes
• Manchester to Sierra Leone on a flight with two stopovers: 11 hours and 40 minutes

Lungi International Airport (FNA) is the major international airport for servicing all the international inbound flights to the country. Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone is situated at a distance of about 3-4 hours drive but most opt for ferries to travel across the estuary connecting both cities.

British passport holders need to apply for the visa before they travel to Sierra Leone. The High Commission of Sierra Leone at London usually processes the visa in three to five business days. British citizens are also encouraged by the British government to get vaccinated against yellow fever before they depart for Sierra Leone.

• Visit Aberdeen Beach that is washing under the waves from the South Atlantic Ocean.
• Pay homage to the African resettles who found freedom after slavery, under the giant Cotton Tree of Sierra Leone. The Cotton Tree is ancient and contains the soul of Sierra Leone.
• Regent Road Baptist Church is an amazing example of colonial architecture. The church was built by the British for the poor freed slaves, to begin a new life. This church represents new beginnings.
• Visit the Freetown Central Mosque which is a sacred place of worship for not only the Muslims but also the Christians of the country. Spirituality resides in many places; maybe this is the place for you.

The temperature of Sierra Leone remains in between 20̊ C to 30̊ C throughout the year, due to the moderating effect from the ocean. The best time to visit Sierra Leone is between October and May, in the dry season. Visitors, however, would find December and January as the most pleasant.

The year begins with the New Year celebrations, where different tribes of the region converge to represent their culture. In April, Sierra Leone celebrates its independence day. The day’s most anticipated event is the Lantern Festival. The International film festival of Sierra Leone invites dozens of talented filmmakers and actors throughout the region. Soon after, The Ballanta Music Festival can make you tap your foot to the sounds of Africa.