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How to get fromCape Town to Freetownby plane, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Cape Town to Freetown by plane, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Conakry, ferry

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    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane CPT - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    17h 41m
    $489–1,991

  2. Drive 9,120.2 km

    1. Drive from Cape Town to Freetowncar car 9,120.2 km
    5d 16h
    $1,273–1,838

  3. Fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane CPT - FNA
    2. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi taxi
    28h 57m
    $647–1,558

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Conakry (CKY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cape Town to Freetown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6,072.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 41m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Freetown, Sierra Leone?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Freetown. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Conakry (CKY), take the taxi to Kaloum, then take the ferry to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can drive from Cape Town to Freetown in around 5d 16h.

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