Travelling from Washington DC to Lungi International Airport (FNA): what you need to know
Organising your flight from Washington DC to Lungi International Airport (FNA) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your trip. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main departure points in Washington DC.
The timezone in Freetown is UTC+0, which is 4 hours ahead of Washington DC. Lungi International Airport is located in Freetown.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Washington DC to FNA. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a peak travel month. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Fourth of July, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
From the centre of Washington DC, DCA is around 8 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington DC to Lungi International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Take some time to freshen up during your flight from Washington DC to Lungi International Airport with a stopover. Kotoka International Airport (ACC) is one of the options between Washington Dulles International Airport and FNA.
You can get to IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 51 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your flight from Washington DC to FNA:
About Lungi International Airport (FNA)
Book a hotel close to FNA if you're taking a late flight from Washington DC to Lungi International Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Lungi International Airport (FNA) to central Freetown
Lungi International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Freetown. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Lungi International Airport (FNA)
For a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Lungi International Airport, ₹ 46,532 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just ₹ 94,436. These are the lowest fares right now but could change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get flight tickets from Washington DC to FNA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
Use the 'Whole month' search tool and compare the prices of tickets from Washington DC to Lungi International Airport across the month. We've made the lowest fares green, so you can easily find a flight within your budget.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices fall. Timing is key for finding flight tickets from Washington DC to FNA.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Lungi International Airport (FNA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Washington DC to Lungi International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Freetown. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Freetown. January is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Washington DC to FNA sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Washington DC to Lungi International Airport in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Freetown
After locking in your flight from Washington DC to Lungi International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Freetown:
Cotton Tree and Sierra Leone National Museum are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Freetown must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at National Railway Museum.
Complete your Freetown trip with a car rental
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