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Flights from Colombo to Freetown

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Distance: 10,231 km
Colombo airports
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 27 km
Freetown airports

Book your flight from Colombo to Freetown

Find direct and indirect flights from Colombo to Freetown (Sierra Leone) with eDreams. Once you have your results, sort them by schedule or price and book the option that best suits your plans.

Airports and airlines connecting Colombo and Freetown

Knowing where you set off from and where you arrive helps you organise your journey better. Consider the available airports and compare the different airlines operating on this route.

  • Departure airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Weather in Freetown

The best time to visit may depend on your preferred climate. In Freetown, the average temperature floats around 31ºC in the warmest months and 23ºC in the coldest ones. Keep this in mind when packing and planning any outdoor activities.

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

How to save when flying from Colombo to Freetown

A few tips for finding cheaper flights from Colombo to Freetown:

  • Flexible dates: compare fares for two or three different departure days. Leaving a day earlier or later can make a noticeable difference to the price.
  • Baggage allowance: check what each fare includes before you book, so you aren't caught out by extra charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: confirm which airports you depart from and land at, especially if the city has more than one. This will help you plan your transfer and work out the total cost of getting around.

Looking for a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine both in one booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Freetown. You can also save on a hire car by including it with your booking.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Freetown

On average, what is the price of a Colombo to Freetown flight?
When flying from Colombo to Freetown the average price will be €1728. However, this price is dependant on several other factors like seasonality or the time in advance taken when booking the route.
For flights from Colombo to Freetown, how can I find the cheapest price?
On eDreams we use machine learning to find the most economical flight between Colombo and Freetown. By taking into account the combinations of airlines, stopovers, direct flights as well as the various criteria for the journeys, our search engine allows us to offer our customers the best price under the best conditions.
When booking, when is the best time to do so in order to get the best prices for Colombo to Freetown flights?
The most popular month for flights from Colombo to Freetown are: May, February and June.
When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Freetown?
A good period of the year to visit Freetown from Colombo really depends on lots of personal preferences, price being one of the main criteria When it comes to popularity, September is the best month to fly to Freetown from Colombo, basedd on searches from our customers, followed by February and November. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds October, November and June are the months with fewer searches for the route Colombo -  Freetown.
What is the duration of a flight from Colombo to Freetown?
Flight time, on average, from Colombo to Freetown is usually 19 hours on average, at an average distance of 10,231.28 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in Freetown compared to Colombo?
The average temperature in Colombo is 28º degrees in summer. Freetown reaches 28º during the hot season. In winter, however, temperatures are around 26º degrees in Freetown, compared to the 27º average degrees in Colombo.

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