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Flights from Dakar to Freetown

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Cheapest time to fly from Dakar to Freetown

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Distance: 517 mi
Dakar airports
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)How far from city centre: 25 mi
Freetown airports
Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA)How far from city centre: 9 mi

Book your Dakar to Freetown flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Dakar to Freetown (Sierra Leone) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £760, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Dakar to Freetown takes roughly 7 h and 15 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Dakar–Freetown route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
  • Arrival airport: Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA)

The weather in Freetown

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Freetown, temperatures average around 31ºC in the warmest months and roughly 23ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 31ºC
  • Lows: down to 23ºC
  • Hottest month: April
  • Coldest month: August
  • Driest month: January
  • Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Dakar to Freetown

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Dakar to Freetown:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Freetown. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Dakar to Freetown

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Dakar to Freetown?
When you fly from Dakar to Freetown the average price is £859. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Dakar to Freetown at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Dakar to Freetown is 760 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Dakar to Freetown?
The most popular months to book a flight from Dakar to Freetown are May, March and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Dakar to Freetown?
The best time of the year to go to Freetown when flying from Dakar depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Freetown from Dakar in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, November, April and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Dakar - Freetown.
How long does the flight take to go from Dakar to Freetown?
The total flight time between Dakar and Freetown is of around 8 h and 5 m on average, considering an average distance of 517.01 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Freetown compared to Dakar?
While in Dakar temperatures can reach an average of 0º ºC in summer, Freetown can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 26º ºC in Freetown, compared to the 0º ºC average in Dakar.

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