Flying from Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Lagos Airport (LOS): what you need to know
Lagos is one hour ahead of Freetown and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your FNA to LOS flight.
Flying during a peak month such as December? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Freetown Lungi International Airport to Lagos Airport. Many travellers pass through Mohammed V Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Lagos Airport (LOS)
Right now, $856 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Freetown Lungi International Airport to Lagos Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,440. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FNA to LOS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Freetown Lungi International Airport to Lagos Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from FNA to LOS.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Freetown Lungi International Airport to Lagos Airport.
Handy information about Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA)
When it comes to Freetown Lungi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Freetown to Freetown Lungi International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near FNA. Whether you have an early flight from Freetown Lungi International Airport to Lagos Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Lagos Airport (LOS)
If you're arriving on a late Freetown Lungi International Airport to Lagos Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LOS:
Pick up a Lagos Airport rental car and explore Lagos and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Lagos Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Lagos Airport (LOS) to central Lagos
From Lagos Airport, Lagos is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Lagos Airport (LOS)
October is the most popular month for flights from Freetown Lungi International Airport to Lagos Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Lagos in March.
Lock in your flight from Freetown Lungi International Airport to Lagos Airport for January if you'd like to go to Lagos during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FNA to LOS around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nigeria
Ibadan is just one of the many cities in Nigeria waiting to be explored once you've seen Lagos. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Oyo State Cultural Centre, Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Nigeria, head for Port Harcourt, roughly 434 kilometres south-east of Lagos. St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Sand City Beach and Delight Zone Amusement Park are among the biggest draws.