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How to get fromFreetown to Mauritaniaby ferry, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Freetown to Mauritania by ferry, plane, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly to Nouakchott

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    1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kaloumferry ferry
    2. Fly from Conakry (CKY) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane plane CKY - NKC
    7h 33m
    $218–948

  2. Drive 1,606.5 km

    1. Drive from Freetown to Nouakchottcar car 1,606.5 km
    28h 54m
    $220–318

  3. Ferry, fly to Nouadhibou International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kaloumferry ferry
    2. Fly from Conakry (CKY) to Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB)plane plane CKY - NDB
    19h 43m
    $272–1,278

Conakry (CKY) to Nouakchott (NKC) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Freetown to Mauritania.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,175.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Freetown, Sierra Leone and Mauritania?

There is no direct connection from Freetown to Mauritania. However, you can take the ferry to Kaloum, take the taxi to Conakry (CKY) airport, fly to Nouakchott (NKC), then take the taxi to Nouakchott. Alternatively, you can drive from Freetown to Nouakchott in around 28h 54m.

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