What is the cheapest way to get from Freetown to Praia?

The cheapest way to get from Freetown to Praia is to ferry and fly which costs $500 - $1,700 and takes 9h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Freetown to Praia?

The fastest way to get from Freetown to Praia is to ferry and fly which takes 9h 10m and costs $500 - $1,700.

How far is it from Freetown to Praia?

The distance between Freetown and Praia is 1369 km.

How long does it take to get from Freetown to Praia?

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Freetown to Praia, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Freetown and Praia?

Praia is 1h behind Freetown. It is currently 3:18 PM in Freetown and 2:18 PM in Praia.

Where can I stay near Praia?

There are 510+ hotels available in Praia.

Freetown to Praia - 2 ways to travel via ferry, plane, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry to Conakry, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kaloumferry
2. Fly from Conakry (CKY) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)plane CKY - RAI
9h 10m
$543–1,692
Taxi to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Freetown to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)taxi
2. Fly from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)plane FNA - RAI
22h 42m
$602–1,963

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

3Weekly Planes

3h 50mAverage Duration

$433Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Freetown to Praia.

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Distance: 1,368.7 km
Duration: 9h 10m

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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