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

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Freetown by plane, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly Istanbul Airport to Conakry, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane IST - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    15h 35m
    $504–1,275

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane SAW - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    18h 35m
    $424–1,375

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

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane IST - FNA
    2. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi taxi
    16h 52m
    $522–1,652

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Conakry (CKY) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,616.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 35m

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 train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Conakry (CKY), take the taxi to Kaloum, then take the ferry to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA), then take the taxi to Freetown.

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