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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Sierra Leoneby plane, ferry, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Sierra Leone by plane, ferry, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Conakry, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane GIG - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    43h 1m
    $753–2,086

  2. Bus, bus to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport, fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Jacareíbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacareí to Tietê Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane GRU - FNA
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Freetown Airport to Port Lokoshuttle bus
    34h 13m
    $642–1,760

  3. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane SDU - FNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Freetown Airport to Port Lokoshuttle bus
    31h 13m
    $870–2,478

  4. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Conakry, ferry

    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane SDU - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    23h 9m
    $867–2,602

  5. Bus, bus to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport, fly to Conakry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Jacareíbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacareí to Tietê Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane GRU - CKY
    4. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    26h 25m
    $1,023–1,824

Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Conakry (CKY) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration37h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$665Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,991 km
  • Duration: 43h 1m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Sierra Leone?

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to Sierra Leone. However, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to Conakry (CKY), drive to Kaloum, take the ferry to Aberdeen, then drive to Freetown. Alternatively, you can fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA), walk to Freetown Airport, then take the shuttle to Port Loko.

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