Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lungi International Airport (FNA): what you need to know
Freetown's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to FNA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd love to explore a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Lungi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Mohamed V International Airport is a sought-after stop between LGW and FNA.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lungi International Airport (FNA)
Right now, ج.م. 16,542 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Lungi International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 42,281. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from LGW to FNA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lungi International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lungi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights leaving London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on time at their destination.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lungi International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Lungi International Airport (FNA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Lungi International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FNA instead:
Getting from Lungi International Airport (FNA) to central Freetown
From Lungi International Airport, Freetown is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Lungi International Airport (FNA)
January is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lungi International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Freetown in February.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lungi International Airport for January if you'd like to go to Freetown during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LGW to FNA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sierra Leone
Get the most out of your Sierra Leone getaway by exploring beyond Freetown. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, Bo is another exciting city to add to your itinerary. Check off some of its popular sights like Clock Tower, Bo while you're here.
Next stop? Head onward to Kenema. It's around 241 kilometres east of Freetown and features highlights like Gola Forest Reserve.