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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Freetown by plane, ferry, taxi, or car

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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
    32h 56m
    $1,065–2,999

  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
    $638–1,636

  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 48m
    $803–1,966

  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
    36h 57m
    $1,334–3,729

  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
    37h 58m
    $1,022–2,496

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

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration27h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$961Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,041.6 km
  • Duration: 32h 56m

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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