Lungi International Airport Guide
Freetown International Airport is located in the coastal town of Lungi, on the northern side of the Sierra Leone River estuary, directly opposite the capital Freetown. The separation from the city is a defining characteristic — passengers must cross by ferry (45 minutes) or speed boat, or take a 180 km overland route. The airport is the only international gateway in Sierra Leone.
The current terminal opened on 4 March 2023, replacing an aging facility that had served since 1964. Built and now operated by Summa Airport (SL) Ltd under a 25-year build-operate-transfer agreement, the 14,000 square metre terminal handles up to 1 million passengers annually and can accommodate 8 wide-body aircraft simultaneously. In 2025, the airport processed 268,929 passengers.
The airport has a single 3,200-metre runway. Ethiopian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ASKY Airlines, Air Peace, Kenya Airways and Royal Air Maroc are among the carriers that serve it, linking Freetown with regional hubs in West Africa and onward connections to Europe.
Services
2 of 6 availableCompare 4 listed options at Lungi International Airport, spanning hotels and shuttles. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Lungi International Airport.
Location
Key facts
- Size
- 269K passengers (2025)1 runwayopened 1964
- Location
- 8.616, -13.195
- Operator
- Summa Airport (SL) Ltd (BOT operator); Sierra Leone Airports Authority (owner)
Terminals
1 terminalLungi International Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Main Terminal, handling both international and domestic flights for around 9 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- Main TerminalMixed
Brussels Airlines, ASKY Airlines, Air Peace, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, Air Senegal, Euroairlines
Nearby cities
2 citiesLungi International Airport is closest to Port Loko (61 km east), and also serves Freetown and other nearby areas. With 2 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Freetown180 km south
- Port Loko61 km east
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