What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Freetown?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Freetown is to fly and taxi which costs $700 - $2,000 and takes 21h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Freetown?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Freetown is to fly and ferry which takes 20h 19m and costs $900 - $3,100.

How far is it from Colombo to Freetown?

The distance between Colombo and Freetown is 10426 km.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Freetown?

It takes approximately 20h 19m to get from Colombo to Freetown, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Freetown?

Freetown is 5h 30m behind Colombo. It is currently 9:57 AM in Colombo and 4:27 AM in Freetown.

Where can I stay near Freetown?

There are 71+ hotels available in Freetown.

Colombo to Freetown - 2 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Freetown by plane, ferry, or taxi

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Fly to Conakry, ferry
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Conakry (CKY)plane CMB - CKY
2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry
20h 19m
$929–3,015
Fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi
cheapest
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane CMB - FNA
2. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi
21h 46m
$717–1,982

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Conakry (CKY) flights

12Weekly Planes

17h 33mAverage Duration

$837Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10,426.1 km
Duration: 20h 19m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Freetown, Sierra Leone?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Freetown. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Conakry (CKY), take the taxi to Kaloum, then take the ferry to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA), then take the taxi to Freetown.

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