There are 4 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Malawi by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Kamuzu International Airport
best- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane ADD - LLW
7h 2m$408–1,228Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus
- Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
3d 12h$223–272Drive 3,496.8 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Blantyrecar 3,496.8 km
2d 11h$614–887Fly to Chileka International Airport
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane ADD - BLZ
7h 1m$404–1,208
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Malawi is to bus which costs $220 - $280 and takes 3 days 12h.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Malawi is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $400 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Addis Ababa to Malawi. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at Wenela Bus Stn via Eastleigh Terminal, Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and RoadPort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 12h.
The distance between Addis Ababa and Malawi is 2623 km. The road distance is 3496.8 km.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Malawi without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 12h and costs $220 - $280.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Addis Ababa to Malawi, including transfers.
Addis Ababa to Malawi bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Malawi is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $400 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $280 and takes 3 days 12h.
Addis Ababa to Malawi bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, arrive at Nairobi station.
Malawi is 1h behind Addis Ababa. It is currently 2:45 AM in Addis Ababa and 1:45 AM in Malawi.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Malawi?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Wenela Bus Stn via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and RoadPort in around 3d 12h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,300
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport via Lubumbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,300
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport via Chileka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,300
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,300
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chileka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chileka International Airport via Kamuzu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,300
- Website
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
- Phone
- +254 203 555 780
- [email protected]
- Website
- marangushuttles.com
Bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- marangu.co.tz
- Book at
- busbora.co.tz
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPort
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $76
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $87
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Malawi is 3497 km. It takes approximately 2 days 11h to drive from Addis Ababa to Malawi.
There are 44+ hotels available in Malawi.