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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
CAIFNAIST

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.

1
CAI Istanbul (IST) FNA
Leg 1: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 53m
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CAI Casablanca (CMN) FNA
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: Royal Air Maroc
One airline, one ticket ~10h 37m
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CAI Accra (ACC) FNA
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air Peace, Asky Airlines, Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~10h 42m
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CAI Lagos (LOS) FNA
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air Peace
Self-transfer likely ~10h 43m
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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.

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