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How to get fromFreetown to Praiaby ferry, plane, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Freetown to Praia by ferry, plane, or taxi

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  1. Ferry to Conakry, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kaloumferry ferry
    2. Fly from Conakry (CKY) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)plane plane CKY - RAI
    10h 55m
    $262–1,083

  2. Taxi to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Freetown to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)plane plane FNA - RAI
    14h 6m
    $601–2,062

Conakry (CKY) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,368.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Freetown, Sierra Leone and Praia, Cabo Verde?

There is no direct connection from Freetown to Praia. However, you can take the ferry to Kaloum, take the taxi to Conakry (CKY) airport, fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), then take the taxi to Praia. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) airport, fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), then take the taxi to Praia.

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