Travelling from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to Lungi International Airport (FNA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Banjul International Airport to Lungi International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Freetown's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Banjul.
Take your pick of 11 weekly Banjul International Airport to Lungi International Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with ASKY is the earliest flight available. Air Senegal operates the last service of the day at 18:05.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BJL to FNA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Freetown (and then exploring more of Sierra Leone!) is a cinch with Air Senegal. This popular airline offers direct flights from Banjul International Airport to Lungi International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Senegal on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for BJL to FNA flights is ASKY.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Banjul International Airport to Lungi International Airport. Brussels Airport is a popular stopover on the BJL to FNA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to Lungi International Airport (FNA)
Currently, £125 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Banjul International Airport to Lungi International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £444. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BJL to FNA, reserve your journey one month ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Banjul International Airport to Lungi International Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Landing cheap flights from BJL to FNA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Banjul International Airport to Lungi International Airport.
Handy information about Banjul International Airport (BJL)
72.38% of flights that take off from Banjul International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Banjul International Airport from central Banjul, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near BJL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Banjul International Airport to Lungi International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Lungi International Airport (FNA)
Book a hotel close to FNA if you're taking a late Banjul International Airport to Lungi International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Lungi International Airport (FNA) to central Freetown
Lungi International Airport to the centre of Freetown has a drive time of about 1 hour 10 minutes. It's approximately 17 miles away.
When to fly to Lungi International Airport (FNA)
January is the busiest month for flights from Banjul International Airport to Lungi International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Freetown in February.
The warmest month in Freetown is January, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Banjul International Airport to Lungi International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BJL to FNA around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sierra Leone
Pack more into your Sierra Leone getaway by venturing beyond Freetown. About 110 miles away to the east, Bo is another exciting city to put on your itinerary. Check off some of its biggest sights like Clock Tower, Bo while you're here.
Another worthwhile stop in Sierra Leone, Kenema is located around 150 miles east of Freetown. Set aside time for highlights including Gola Forest Reserve.