Snapshot
Sierra Leone at a glance
- Capital
- Freetown
- Population
- 8,460,512
- Area
- 73,252 km²
- Calling code
- +232
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
- View mobility score and coverage
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Sierra Leone
Explore Freetown, Kenema and Bo. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency SLETime in Freetown 00:13UTC+00:00Country codes SL / SLE
A place to start
Three cities. Your choice.
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Freetown
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Directions
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Freetown. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
6 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Sierra Leone River
Sierra Leone River is one option for your time in Freetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Sierra Leone National Railway Museum
Sierra Leone National Railway Museum is one option for your time in Freetown. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Sierra Leone National Museum
Sierra Leone National Museum is one option for your time in Freetown. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Freetown
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Freetown is one option for your time in Freetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
St. John's Maroon Church
St. John's Maroon Church is one option for your time in Freetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
St. George's Cathedral, Freetown
St. George's Cathedral, Freetown is one option for your time in Freetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Freetown
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
Think in the local currency
What is that in SLE?
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Arrive with a little context
Land here. Start in Freetown.
FNA
An arrival option for Freetown
Lungi International Airport
15.0 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at FNA
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
FNA airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lungi International Airport | FNA | 15.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Lungi International Airport
Freetown (Lungi-Town) · GFLL
Elevation84 ft
Coordinates8.61644, -13.1955
Runways
12 / 30
10498 × 150 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
A/G VOICE RDO667.3 MHz
APP119.1 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Getting around Freetown
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Stops along the route
OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Route coverage and stop ordering can be incomplete.
Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Freetown. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
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More ideas for your stay
Browse 6 ideas for Freetown — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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Sierra Leone River
Directions ↗Sierra Leone River is one option for your time in Freetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Sierra Leone National Railway Museum
Directions ↗Sierra Leone National Railway Museum is one option for your time in Freetown. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Sierra Leone National Museum
Directions ↗Sierra Leone National Museum is one option for your time in Freetown. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Freetown
Directions ↗Sacred Heart Cathedral, Freetown is one option for your time in Freetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
St. John's Maroon Church
Directions ↗St. John's Maroon Church is one option for your time in Freetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
St. George's Cathedral, Freetown
Directions ↗St. George's Cathedral, Freetown is one option for your time in Freetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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Travel essentials for Sierra Leone
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Weather
Monthly weather in Sierra Leone
Kenema
188,463 residents
JAN
26 °C
FEB
27 °C
MAR
27 °C
APR
27 °C
MAY
25 °C
JUN
24 °C
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