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How to get fromJohannesburg to Freetownby plane, ferry, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Conakry, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane JNB - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    17h 38m
    $545–1,510

  2. Fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane JNB - FNA
    2. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi taxi
    25h 30m
    $523–1,277

  3. Drive 8,789.7 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Freetowncar car 8,789.7 km
    5d 16h
    $1,227–1,772

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Conakry (CKY) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration15h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$349Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Johannesburg to Freetown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6,177 km
  • Duration: 17h 38m

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

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

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