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On December 28, 2023, the Ministry of Transport and Aviation sent a significant communication to The Chairperson, Board of Airlines Representative (BAR), informing them of a pivotal development regarding Freetown International Airport. The Government of Sierra Leone has successfully negotiated and reached an agreement with FIA Ltd., previously known as Summa Airport (SL) Ltd., for the implementation of the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangement.
As a consequence of this agreement, a revision of airport charges has been outlined, set to be effective from March 1, 2024, and extending beyond. The revised charges, as provided in the table, reflect adjustments in several key areas.
Passenger Service Charge:
• Present Charges: $25
• New Charges: $35
• Collected by FIA Ltd.
Airport Development Charge:
• Present Charges: $5
• New Charges:
• 2024: $100
• 2025: $101
• 2026: $102
• Incrementally increases by $1 yearly for the concession period of 33 years.
Airport Safety Fee:
• Present Charges: $0.00
• New Charges: $20
• Collected by FIA Ltd.
Air Navigation Charge:
• Present Charges: $0.00
• New Charges: $20
• Collected by Sierra Leone Airports Authority.
The Ministry of Transport and Aviation has requested the Board of Airlines Representative (BAR) to apply to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the necessary adjustments related to items one (1) to four (4) in the provided table.
It is essential to note that the Aviation Security Charge, set at 39 USD per international departing passenger, remains unchanged and will continue to be collected by FIA Ltd.
Additionally, in collaboration with FIA Ltd., the Government of Sierra Leone declares the introduction of several Aeronautical Fees listed in Annex-1 (items 5-9). These fees will be applicable and effective starting March 1, 2024. All Aeronautical Fees are mandated to be paid in USD currency (American Dollar) directly to the USD bank accounts of FIA Ltd. (formerly SUMMA Airports (SL) Ltd.).
The revised Aeronautical Fees include:
Landing Charges (per each landing International and Domestic aircraft):
• Up to 8.00 tons: $28.00 per ton
• 8.01 to 25.00 tons: $0.00
• 25.01 to 50.00 tons: $4.60 per ton
• 50.01 to 150.00 tons: $6.60 per ton
• 150.01 to 200.00 tons: $8.30 per ton
• Over 200 tons: $9.60 per ton
Parking Fee:
• $3.05 per ton/hr
Shelter Fee:
• $4.36 per ton/day
Cargo Royalty Fee:
• $5.46 per 0.2 kg
Fuel Charge:
• $6.35 per 0.1/Liter
This official letter supersedes any previous correspondence on the subject. The implementation of these revised charges aims to facilitate the sustained development and operational efficiency of Freetown International Airport over the coming years.
Continue supporting autocratic leadership, everyone is feeling the bad effect and will continue to affect everybody you are supporting and celebrating ruthless ruler base on tribal and regionalism
Boo hw we d live na salone and us currency become the Mandatory currency to pay at the air port..??
Do pls review your policy 😞
If MOT nor stop for eat na kakahole go kno say de belle be too fol tin bot dat yah!
Conakry hello
My wife is from Freetown and visits annually. I will not be going with her anymore. The flight and airport charges are to expensive. I am flying from uk to Cape Verde return for £400 including baggage for 11 nights. Accommodation £250. Airport tax of €31.
Sadly no more Freetown for me.
Soon there will be no more flights landing. This is unrealistic, I thought it was a joke when I first saw it on another forum. What’s wrong with our government. You don’t get the money used for an upgraded airport in one year. Very sad, when other countries are encouraging tourism to boost economy, we discourage it? Bravo!!….
This is madness. Is this government even serious?! A Country with average monthly income of less than $100 should for road toll and no longer see their family members from overseas. Absolute genius! People will go to Ghana if they feel like being in Africa. Una don mas for sure!!!?