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How to get fromColombo to Sierra Leoneby plane, ferry, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Sierra Leone by plane, ferry, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to Conakry, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane CMB - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    21h 30m
    $879–2,857

  2. Fly to Roberts International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Roberts International Airport (ROB)plane plane CMB - ROB
    2. Drive from Roberts International Airport (ROB) to Kenemacar car
    24h 48m
    $617–1,692

  3. Fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane CMB - FNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Freetown Airport to Port Lokoshuttle bus
    21h 39m
    $797–2,252

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration17h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$775Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,431.9 km
  • Duration: 21h 30m

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

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

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