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Flights from Freetown to Edinburgh

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Cheapest time to fly from Freetown to Edinburgh

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. 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.
week: 7 Dec - 13 Dec
Flights from just £514
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£794
£1,073
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Flight Duration34 hoursFlights between Freetown and Edinburgh take, on average, 34 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportFreetown Lungi International AirportWhen flying from Freetown to Edinburgh
Destination airportEdinburgh AirportFor the route from Freetown to Edinburgh
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Freetown to Edinburgh
One-way average Price£1186The average price for a flight Freetown - Edinburgh at Opodo is £1186, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookJanuaryAccording to real data July is the most popular time to book a flight to Edinburgh when departing from Freetown
Distance: 3,325 mi
Freetown airports
Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA)How far from city centre: 9 mi
Edinburgh airports
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Book your Freetown to Edinburgh flight

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

Flying non-stop from Freetown to Edinburgh takes roughly 10 h and 45 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Freetown–Edinburgh route

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

  • Departure airport: Freetown Lungi International Airport (FNA)
  • Arrival airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

The weather in Edinburgh

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Edinburgh, temperatures average around 18ºC in the warmest months and roughly 1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 19ºC
  • Lows: down to 1ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: December
  • Driest month: April
  • Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Freetown to Edinburgh

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

  • 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 Edinburgh. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Freetown to Edinburgh

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Freetown to Edinburgh?
When you fly from Freetown to Edinburgh the average price is £1186. 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 Freetown to Edinburgh at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Freetown to Edinburgh. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Freetown to Edinburgh?
The most popular months to book a flight from Freetown to Edinburgh are February, July and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Freetown to Edinburgh?
The best time of the year to go to Edinburgh when flying from Freetown depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, January is the top 1º month to fly to Edinburgh from Freetown in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Freetown - Edinburgh.
How long does the flight take to go from Freetown to Edinburgh?
The total flight time between Freetown and Edinburgh is of around 34 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,324.82 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 Edinburgh compared to Freetown?
While in Freetown temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Edinburgh can experience temperatures up to 15º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 4º ºC in Edinburgh, compared to the 26º ºC average in Freetown.

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