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Connecting route · Sierra Leone → Egypt

Flights from Freetown to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Freetown to Cairo. 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
FNACAIIST

Freetown to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey10h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Casablanca

Best ways to fly from Freetown to Cairo

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

1
FNA Istanbul (IST) CAI
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 53m
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2
FNA Casablanca (CMN) CAI
Leg 1: Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Royal Air Maroc
One airline, one ticket ~10h 37m
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3
FNA Accra (ACC) CAI
Leg 1: Air Peace, Asky Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~10h 42m
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FNA Lagos (LOS) CAI
Leg 1: Air Peace · Leg 2: EgyptAir
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
+2hCairo vs Freetown
Currency in Cairo
EGP
Airports
FNA → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Freetown to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Freetown to Cairo?
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 Freetown to Cairo?
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 Freetown and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Casablanca (CMN), Accra (ACC) and Lagos (LOS). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Freetown and Cairo?
Freetown: Lungi International Airport (FNA). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
What is the time difference between Freetown and Cairo?
Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Freetown.

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