Cheap Flights to Freetown

As the name implies, Freetown is one city full of life from day until night. Home to some of the finest and most beautiful beaches in Africa, the capital city of Sierra Leone takes pride in the unspoiled beauty of its beaches. You’ll find yourself overstaying for vacation in the white sandy beaches of Lumley Beach where there are shops, restaurants and local clubs to choose from. And, just about 15 minutes from Lumley, Lakka beach is another top attraction along with other great beaches like Kent Beach, Mamah Beach and Tokeh Beach. Hotels in Freetown like Tokeh Sands Beach resort is just an hour drive from the metro, here you can relax and enjoy the atmosphere as well as the pleasant service of a high-class hotel.

If you plan a trip to this city, there are cheap flights to Freetown available over online booking. The nearest airport is in the town of Lungi which is only 59 minutes to Freetown by taking the ferry. To go around the city, there are local taxis, poda-podas (van or bush taxi shared ride with about 20 persons) or even car hire with private drivers to take you around the area. You will be surprised at how the locals are very accommodating and friendly when you mingle with them. Being hospitable for Sierra Leoneans seems to come naturally, as they would be willing to cook for you and even hail you a taxi.

The other attractions of Freetown aside from the gorgeous beaches include Charlotte Falls, Cape Sierra Leone Lighthouse, Hill Station Club, Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the National Rail Museum. You wouldn't want to miss going to Bunce Island as well when you visit Freetown because it is one of the most significant historical site to be found in Africa. The profundity of the real story can be found in Sierra Leone National Museum. If you want a little booze on the way, you can drop by O’Casey Blues Bar which boasts of live music every Friday night or Oasis if you want a decent place to eat or drink and have fun.

The inexorable high temperature and humidity in Freetown can be a little uncomfortable to people used to cooler environment that’s why it is important to find cheap flights to Freetown during the cooler months of November to February.