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How to get fromIstanbul to Freetownby bus, plane, ferry, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Freetown by bus, plane, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Conakry, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Conakry (CKY)planeIST - CKY
    3. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry
    17h 33m
    $405–1,388

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Conakry, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Conakry (CKY)planeSAW - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry
    18h 30m
    $372–1,233

  3. Drive 9,156.3 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Freetowncar9,156.3 km
    5d 10h
    $1,253–1,810

  4. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)planeIST - FNA
    3. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi
    16h 10m
    $423–1,355

Istanbul (IST) to Conakry (CKY) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Freetown, Sierra Leone?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Freetown. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Conakry (CKY), take the taxi to Kaloum, then take the ferry to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can drive from Istanbul to Freetown in around 5d 10h.

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