# FNA — Freetown (Lungi International)

> FNA (Lungi International) is the main international airport serving Freetown, Sierra Leone. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/fna-freetown

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Sea Coach speedboat + shuttle
- **Typical fare:** US$40 speedboat + free shuttle
- **Journey time:** 60–90 min total
- **Pickup point:** Sea Coach desk inside arrivals
- **Key warning:** Book online in advance for peak flights
- **Fare reality (FNA → Freetown center):** expected US$40 speedboat · concerning US$60+ · likely scam US$80 'private boat'
- **Overall risk:** high — Airport is across an estuary from Freetown — you MUST cross water. Sea Coach (SeaBird) speedboat is the standard (US$40, 30 min). Alternatives: ferry (slow, less safe) or a 4-hour road detour.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of FNA, ranked

1. **Sea Coach speedboat** _(recommended)_ — cost US$40, journey 60–90 min, wait Meets flights, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Safest; Regulated
   - Cons: Weather delays
2. **Government ferry** — cost US$5, journey 3+ hours, wait Infrequent, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Slow; Overcrowded; Weather
3. **Road via Pepel/Songo** — cost US$60–100, journey 4+ hours, wait Pre-book, payment Card.
   - Pros: No water
   - Cons: Long; Rough road

## First 30 minutes after landing at FNA

1. Immigration
2. Yellow fever
3. Bags
4. Sea Coach desk
5. Bus to jetty, boat, bus to hotel

## Common scams at FNA

- **'Private boat' offer** (high risk): Touts offer US$80 'faster boat' — often unsafe skiffs. _How to avoid:_ Sea Coach or Sea Bird desks only. They wear branded shirts.

## Payment warnings at FNA

- Card / USD at Sea Coach
- Cash for tips
- Water crossing mandatory
- Pre-book peak arrivals

## Arrival checklist for FNA

- Sea Coach booking
- USD cash
- Yellow fever cert
- Waterproof bag

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Last updated: June 2026

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