Introducing Sierra Leone
With a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, Sierra Leone shares land borders with Guinea and Liberia. The country’s name comes from a 15th-century Portuguese explorer, who called it Serra Lyoa (Lion Mountains), allegedly a reference to the sound of thunder over the hills around what is now Freetown, the capital; the thunder resembled the roar of lions. In addition to Freetown’s large, beautiful natural harbor, Sierra Leone is known for its wildlife and nature. The Gola-Tiwai Complex, a testament to the country’s biological diversity and eco-tourism initiatives. Encompassing the Gola Rainforest National Park and the Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary, the complex is home to endangered and endemic species, including 1,000 plant, 448 bird, and 55 mammal species. To explore the country’s untouched nature, you can purchase a flight ticket to Sierra Leone.
Turkish Airlines’ flights to Sierra Leone operate at Lungi International Airport, in Freetown, the capital. Flights to Sierra Leone from Istanbul take an average of ten hours and 25 minutes. Fares and schedules for flights to Sierra Leone may according to season.




