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

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

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  1. Fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane KAN - FNA
    2. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi taxi
    10h 43m
    $591–1,651

  2. Drive 3,080 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kano to Freetowncar car 3,080 km
    2d 1h
    $422–609

  3. Fly to Conakry, ferry

    1. Fly from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane KAN - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    13h 26m
    $603–2,084

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$577Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,592.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Kano, Nigeria and Freetown, Sierra Leone?

There is no direct connection from Kano to Freetown. However, you can take the taxi to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) airport, fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA), then take the taxi to Freetown. Alternatively, you can drive from Kano to Freetown in around 2d 1h.

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