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Connecting route · Sierra Leone → United Arab Emirates

Flights from Freetown to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Freetown to Abu Dhabi. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Istanbul, about 12h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 12h 38m
FNAAUHADD

Freetown to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey12h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Freetown to Abu Dhabi

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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FNA Addis Ababa (ADD) AUH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 38m
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FNA Istanbul (IST) AUH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 07m
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3
FNA Casablanca (CMN) AUH
Leg 1: Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~14h 35m
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FNA Nairobi (NBO) AUH
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~14h 53m
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FNA Brussels (BRU) AUH
Leg 1: Brussels Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~16h 11m
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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
7,359 km4,570 miles
Journey time
12h 38mestimate
Time difference
+4hAbu Dhabi vs Freetown
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
FNA → AUH

Flights from Freetown to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Freetown to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Istanbul and Casablanca. 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 Freetown to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,359 km.
Where do you change planes between Freetown and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Istanbul (IST), Casablanca (CMN) and Nairobi (NBO). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Freetown and Abu Dhabi?
Freetown: Lungi International Airport (FNA). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Freetown and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 4 hours ahead of Freetown.

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