Freetown, June 16, 2025 — Air Sierra Leone has officially commenced full commercial operations on its much-anticipated Freetown–London route, marking a major milestone for the country’s aviation and tourism sectors.
The inaugural flight is scheduled to take off from Gatwick International Airport at 11:00 p.m. (local time) tonight and is expected to touch down at Freetown International Airport by 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17. The return leg will depart Freetown the same day at 10:45 a.m., with an estimated arrival at Gatwick by 5:45 p.m.
The route will be operated by a state-of-the-art Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft, offering 189 seats and a comfortable travel experience for both business and leisure passengers.
To celebrate the launch, the airline is offering special Eid promotional fares, available for a limited time. Tickets can be booked online via [www.flysierraleone.com](http://www.flysierraleone.com), at the airline’s head office on 21/23 Siaka Stevens Street in Freetown, or through any of its accredited sales agents.
Air Sierra Leone management has urged customers to follow only the airline’s official channels for the latest updates and information.
This development is seen as a boost to Sierra Leone’s connectivity with Europe and a step forward in promoting tourism, trade, and diaspora engagement.
