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How to get fromNew York to Freetownby plane, ferry, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from New York to Freetown by plane, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Conakry, ferry

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane JFK - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    20h 31m
    $396–1,501

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane JFK - FNA
    2. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi taxi
    18h 53m
    $524–1,868

  3. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Conakry, ferry

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane EWR - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    21h 5m
    $533–2,010

  4. Fly Laguardia Airport to Conakry, ferry

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane LGA - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    25h 12m
    $528–1,994

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane EWR - FNA
    2. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi taxi
    23h 41m
    $661–2,277

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Conakry (CKY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration15h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$282Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,977 km
  • Duration: 20h 31m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Freetown, Sierra Leone?

There is no direct connection from New York to Freetown. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Conakry (CKY), take the taxi to Kaloum, then take the ferry to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA), then take the taxi to Freetown.

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