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How to get fromSydney to Freetownby plane, ferry, taxi, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Freetown by plane, ferry, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Conakry, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane SYD - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    33h 21m
    $967–3,040

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Roberts International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Roberts International Airport (ROB)plane plane SYD - ROB
    2. Drive from Roberts International Airport (ROB) to Freetowncar car
    41h 26m
    $590–1,737

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane SYD - FNA
    2. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi taxi
    34h 43m
    $805–2,267

  4. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Conakry, ferry

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane OAG - CKY
    3. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    38h 17m
    $1,334–4,069

  5. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane OAG - FNA
    3. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi taxi
    38h 58m
    $1,072–3,196

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane NTL - FNA
    3. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi taxi
    42h 16m
    $1,049–2,964

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Conakry (CKY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration28h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$880Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,041.6 km
  • Duration: 33h 21m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Freetown, Sierra Leone?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Freetown. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Conakry (CKY), take the taxi to Kaloum, then take the ferry to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA), then take the taxi to Freetown.

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