FreetownNairobi, Kenya

Flights from Freetown to Nairobi

Nonstop flights from Freetown (FNA) to Nairobi (NBO) take about 7h 35m (5,663 km). Kenya Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $1391 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Nairobi

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

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Airport transfer

NBO → Nairobi, booked before you fly

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Trains, buses and taxi faresNBO to Nairobi: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Nairobi →4 drop-off points, from $3.90

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Airlines flying Freetown to Nairobi

Carriers on FNA–NBO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Kenya Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Freetown to Nairobi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $1391 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $1209. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$376525 Oct 2026 · Kenya Airways	$1211 · 3 stops25 Oct 2026
Dec 2026	$139111 Dec 2026 · Kenya Airways	$1209 · 2 stops11 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$14608 Jan 2027 · Kenya Airways	$1279 · 1 stop8 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $1209 for December 2026, $1279 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Freetown to Nairobi, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Nairobi

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Kenya is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Freetown to Nairobi flights

How long is the flight from Freetown to Nairobi?

A nonstop flight from Freetown (FNA) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 7h 35m, covering 5,663 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Freetown from Nairobi by air?

The great-circle distance between Lungi International Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 5,663 km (3,519 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Freetown to Nairobi?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the FNA–NBO route include Kenya Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Freetown to Nairobi cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on FNA–NBO was $1391 USD with Kenya Airways (nonstop), departing 11 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Freetown to Nairobi?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $1209 one-way, against $1279 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Freetown to Nairobi?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $1209 with 2 stops against $1391 nonstop, a saving of $182. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Freetown to Kenya?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Kenya visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Nairobi?

Kenya is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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