Flights from Dubai to Freetown
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Transportation from City Center to Al Maktoum Airport

Al Maktoum Airport is 40 km from Dubai city centre. The easiest method of transportation to the airport, where public transportation options are limited, is taxi. It is also possible to benefit from bus and car rental services.

You can go to the airport with your own car by making reservations from the rent a car offices in Dubai city center or online. There are also private transfer vehicles with drivers.

Taxi prices are also very cheap in Dubai, where oil is cheap. You can go 40 km from the city center in the direction of the airport by taxi in a fast, practical and economical way. In addition, bus services are organized from time to time depending on the flight time. For this, it is possible to get information from the agency of the airline company.

Transportation from City Center to Dubai International Airport

It is quite easy to reach Dubai International Airport, which is only 4 km away from the city center. There are bus, metro, taxi and car rental options to reach the airport from the city center.

Buses 401 and 402 departing from the city center provide a direct connection to the airport. It is possible to go to terminal 1 of the airport with these buses. Buses reach the airport in 25-45 minutes depending on the traffic density. Municipal buses operate between 06.00 in the morning and 00.00 at night.

The easiest and fastest way to reach Dubai Airport from the city center is to use the metro. The metro, which has a service between 05.50 in the morning and midnight, operates on Friday afternoons. You can reach terminals 1 and 3 of the airport by metro.

Taxi fares are quite affordable in Dubai, where oil is cheap. Due to the short distance between the city center and the airport, it is possible to travel quickly by taxi. Taxi is a good option except during busy hours.

You can also provide transportation by using your own vehicle by getting car rental service from the rent a car offices in the city center. Also, be sure to ask if the hotel you are staying at has an airport shuttle service.

Transportation from Freetown International Airport to the City Center

Freetown is the capital of Sierra Leone in West Africa, which is the dream of many travelers. Freetown, which has a world-renowned natural harbor, is a very impressive destination with its white beaches such as Lumley Beach and Lakka Beach, seafood-oriented cuisine, tropical climate and unique culture. Did you know that this city has the second largest chimpanzee population in the world?

Freetown is located on a peninsula located on the left bank of the Sierra Leone River and has the best natural harbor on the west coast of Africa. Freetown Airport, or locally known as Lungi International Airport, is the only international airport in Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone River separates the city of Freetown from the airport, 21 km from the city.

Access from the airport to Freetown is limited to a ferry crossing the river and a road that takes 4-6 hours, which is extremely dangerous at night. The ferry is the most economical and fast option, but you may have to wait in long queues to get on the ferry. In addition, they can take more passengers than necessary and crimes can be committed on these boats.

For this reason, it is recommended not to take the ferry alone or on foot. There are several ferry companies crossing the river, but during the rainy season between May and October, delays are very likely. The weather is sunny for the rest of the year and the views are truly magnificent.

Tagrin Pier, where ferries depart, is a 15-minute drive from Lungi Airport and is a pier frequented by locals heading to Freetown's city centre. The ferry you will take from here goes to Kissy Ferry Pier, east of Freetown, and the journey takes about an hour. From there, it can take a long time to get to Aberdeen, the city centre, due to traffic.

There is a bus that takes passengers from the airport and crosses the ferry to Rawdon Street in central Freetown, but it can sometimes take longer than 8 hours.
There are also private boats that cross the river, but they are not very safe either.

Especially avoid using fishing boats. Sea Coach Express is a reliable transfer company and you can go to Aberdeen, the center of Freetown, from the Mahera Hotel Pier near the airport in about 20 minutes. But if you don't want to get wet, you should mention that you want a big boat at the time of booking.

In addition, Sea Bird Express is another reliable private transfer company. Apart from these, you can also use water taxis from the airport to the city.

If you have a flight that lands at Freetown Airport at night, it is best to wait for the morning to arrive and go to the city center. There are some hotels and hostels near Freetown Airport, but it's a good idea to book in advance as they fill up very quickly.

It is also possible to go to the city center from Freetown Airport by road. The road to the city, passing through Port Loko at the point where the river starts, can take 4-5 hours depending on the traffic and road condition. Although there are car rental companies at the airport, cars are not always available, so booking a private transfer vehicle in advance is the safest method.