Travelling from Melbourne to Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA): What you need to know
Freetown Lungi International Airport is located in Freetown. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is 11 hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to FNA won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Freetown Lungi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Relax before your Melbourne to FNA flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport get to their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA)
Consider booking a hotel close to FNA if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Freetown Lungi International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Getting from Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA) to central Freetown
Freetown Lungi International Airport is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Freetown. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA)
Currently, Rs343,400 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Freetown Lungi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs683,907. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to FNA. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Freetown Lungi International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Melbourne to FNA.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Freetown Lungi International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA)
October is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA), while December is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Freetown based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Melbourne to FNA plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Freetown to range from 23ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Freetown Lungi International Airport in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC.
More about Freetown
Start your Freetown trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Freetown Lungi International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Lumley Beach, Bureh Beach and Sierra Leone Peace & Culture Monument are must-do's during your Freetown adventure.
Explore more of Sierra Leone
Seek out new adventure and experience more of Sierra Leone. Bo is around 177 kilometres southeast of Freetown and is full of things to see and do, including Clock Tower, Bo.
Around 241 kilometres east of Freetown, Kenema is another essential stop in Sierra Leone. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Gola Rainforest National Park, Kamboi Hills and Gola Forest Reserve.
