There are 3 ways to get from Blantyre to Addis Ababa by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane BLZ - ADD
5h 15m$413–1,403Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
- Take the bus from RoadPort to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
3d 12h$220–274Drive 3,496.4 km
- Drive from Blantyre to Addis Ababacar 3,496.4 km
2d 11h$614–887
Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blantyre to Addis Ababa is to bus which costs $220 - $280 and takes 3 days 12h.
The fastest way to get from Blantyre to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $410 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Blantyre to Addis Ababa. However, there are services departing from Wenela Bus Stn and arriving at Addis Ababa via RoadPort, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 12h.
The distance between Blantyre and Addis Ababa is 2798 km. The road distance is 3496.4 km.
The best way to get from Blantyre to Addis Ababa without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 12h and costs $220 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Blantyre to Addis Ababa, including transfers.
Blantyre to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Trip Trans, depart from Wenela Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Blantyre to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $410 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $280 and takes 3 days 12h.
Blantyre to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Trip Trans, arrive at RoadPort station.
Addis Ababa is 1h ahead of Blantyre. It is currently 4:50 PM in Blantyre and 5:50 PM in Addis Ababa.
What companies run services between Blantyre, Malawi and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wenela Bus Stn to Addis Ababa via RoadPort, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 3d 12h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Chileka International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
Flights from Chileka International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Beira
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,500
Bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPort
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $87
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Blantyre to Addis Ababa is 3496 km. It takes approximately 2 days 11h to drive from Blantyre to Addis Ababa.
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