Lungi International Airport
Lungi International Airport is the main international gateway serving Freetown and the wider Sierra Leone region. Identified by IATA code FNA and ICAO code GFLL, it is classified as a large airport and handles the air links that connect the capital area with destinations beyond the country. The airport sits in Lungi-Town at a low elevation of 84 feet (26 m), which is useful context for travellers checking flight conditions, weather expectations, or route details before arrival.
About Lungi International Airport
Lungi International Airport is the main international gateway serving Freetown and the wider Sierra Leone region. Identified by IATA code FNA and ICAO code GFLL, it is classified as a large airport and handles the air links that connect the capital area with destinations beyond the country. The airport sits in Lungi-Town at a low elevation of 84 feet (26 m), which is useful context for travellers checking flight conditions, weather expectations, or route details before arrival.
Overview
Lungi International Airport is the main international gateway serving Freetown and the wider Sierra Leone region. Identified by IATA code FNA and ICAO code GFLL, it is classified as a large airport and handles the air links that connect the capital area with destinations beyond the country. The airport sits in Lungi-Town at a low elevation of 84 feet (26 m), which is useful context for travellers checking flight conditions, weather expectations, or route details before arrival.
What travellers should know
- The airport operates in the Africa/Freetown time zone, so it is worth checking local time when planning transfers and flight check-in.
- It has one runway, 12/30, measuring 10,498 feet, with an asphalt surface and lighting for arrivals and departures in a range of conditions.
- Because it serves Freetown, many visitors use it as their first arrival point for business trips, family visits, or wider travel around Sierra Leone.
- For official airport information, travellers can check http://www.freetownairport.com/.
Why it matters for your trip
For most visitors, the key thing to know is that this airport is an essential entry point rather than a place to overcomplicate. Its long, lighted runway supports regular international operations, while its role as the airport for Freetown makes it the practical starting point for reaching the capital and surrounding areas. Before you travel, it helps to confirm your airline details, local transport arrangements, and timing in the correct time zone so your arrival or departure goes more smoothly.
Routes
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FAQ
Lungi International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Lungi International Airport is located in Freetown, Sierra Leone (Africa), at coordinates 8.620°, -13.200°.
- Its IATA code is FNA and its ICAO code is GFLL.
- Lungi International Airport serves Freetown, Sierra Leone. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Lungi International Airport operates on Africa/Freetown local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Lungi International Airport sits at latitude 8.620° and longitude -13.200°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from FNA. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for FNA is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from FNA on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Lungi, Northern Province, Sierra Leone, the official website is http://www.lungiairport.co.uk/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.