Flying from Melbourne to Lungi International Airport (FNA): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Lungi International Airport (FNA) out of here.
Freetown is 11 hours behind Melbourne. Lungi International Airport is located in Freetown, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to FNA. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Lungi International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to FNA flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving on schedule.
About Lungi International Airport (FNA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Lungi International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near FNA instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lungi International Airport (FNA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Lungi International Airport is $1,763. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $4,132. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to FNA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Lungi International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Melbourne to Lungi International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Lungi International Airport (FNA)
August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Lungi International Airport (FNA). Visit Freetown in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Melbourne to FNA flight 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 Lungi International Airport in August if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC.
More about Freetown
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Freetown right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Lungi International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Lumley Beach, Bureh Beach and Sierra Leone Peace & Culture Monument are major attractions which should be on any good Freetown itinerary.
Explore more of Sierra Leone
Extend your Sierra Leone adventure with a visit to Bo, located about 177 kilometres south-east of Freetown. Clock Tower, Bo is just one of the top attractions to discover here.
Around 241 kilometres east of Freetown, Kenema is another essential stop in Sierra Leone. No visit is complete without checking out Gola Rainforest National Park, Kamboi Hills and Gola Forest Reserve.
