Travelling from Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Brussels: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Lungi International Airport to Brussels and you'll be in the air for around 6 hours 51 minutes.
Brussels is 1 hour ahead of Freetown, where Lungi International Airport is located. Brussels operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from FNA to Brussels, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from FNA to Brussels, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Roberts International Airport (ROB)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Banjul International Airport (BJL)
To visit Belgium for tourism purposes, you'll need an embassy visa if you have a passport from Sierra Leone. However, visa rules can change and other documentation may be needed depending on the length and purpose of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Lungi International Airport to Brussels.
To get to FNA from central Freetown, it takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a handy hotel near FNA? If you're boarding an early flight from Lungi International Airport to Brussels, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Brussels
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Lungi International Airport to Brussels is $1,345. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,862. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from FNA to Brussels, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Lungi International Airport to Brussels is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for flight tickets from FNA to Brussels every day.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lungi International Airport to Brussels, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels is around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 39 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Lungi International Airport to Brussels, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. After your flight from Lungi International Airport to Brussels, it'll take you around 56 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to CRL. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from FNA to Brussels:
Best time to go to Brussels
July is the busiest month for flights from Lungi International Airport to Brussels. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Brussels in February when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Lungi International Airport to Brussels for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from FNA to Brussels in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 8ºC.
More about Brussels
After booking your flight from Lungi International Airport to Brussels, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Brussels:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are highlights which should be on any well-planned Brussels itinerary.
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