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How to get fromBlantyre Airport (BLZ) to Nkhata Bayby plane, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blantyre Airport (BLZ) to Nkhata Bay by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane BLZ - LLW
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    7h 21m
    $184–918

  2. Bus, taxi via Kamuzu Hwy

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kamuzu Hwy to Mzuzubus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    10h 59m
    $41–45

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu Dry Cleanersbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    9h 32m
    $93–98

  4. Drive 550.4 km

    1. Drive from Blantyre Airport (BLZ) to Nkhata Baycar car 550.4 km
    8h 8m
    $97–140

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blantyre Airport (BLZ) to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi 550.4 km
    8h 8m
    $140–170

Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Blantyre Airport (BLZ) to Nkhata Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 677.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Blantyre Airport (BLZ), Malawi and Nkhata Bay, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Blantyre Airport (BLZ) to Nkhata Bay. However, you can fly to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), take the taxi to Lilongwe, take the bus to Mzuzu, then take the taxi to Nkhata Bay. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Petroda Clock Tower, take the bus to Mzuzu Dry Cleaners, then take the taxi to Nkhata Bay.

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