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Flights from Cairo to Freetown
There are no direct flights from Cairo to Freetown. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Casablanca, about 10h 53m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 10h 37m
Cairo to Freetown at a glance
Fastest journey10h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Casablanca
Best ways to fly from Cairo to Freetown
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 5,202 km3,230 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 37mestimate
- Time difference
- -2hFreetown vs Cairo
- Currency in Freetown
- USD
- Airports
- CAI, SPX, CCE → FNA
Flights from Cairo to Freetown: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cairo to Freetown?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Casablanca and Accra. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Freetown?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,202 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Freetown?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Casablanca (CMN), Accra (ACC) and Lagos (LOS). Air Cairo flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Freetown?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Freetown: Lungi International Airport (FNA).
What is the time difference between Cairo and Freetown?
Freetown is 2 hours behind Cairo.





