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How to get fromBlantyre to Nacalaby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Blantyre to Nacala by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chileka International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Nampula (APL)plane plane BLZ - APL
    2. Drive from Nampula (APL) to Nacalacar car
    5h 48m
    $486–1,338

  2. Drive 751.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blantyre to Nacalacar car 751.5 km
    15h 4m
    $132–191

  3. Bus to Kamuzu International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus bus
    2. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Nampula (APL)plane plane LLW - APL
    3. Drive from Nampula (APL) to Nacalacar car
    11h 18m
    $352–1,037

  4. Drive to Lichinga, fly, drive

    1. Drive from Blantyre to Lichinga (VXC)car car
    2. Fly from Lichinga (VXC) to Nampula (APL)plane plane VXC - APL
    3. Drive from Nampula (APL) to Nacalacar car
    10h
    $377–878

Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Nampula (APL) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$465Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Blantyre, Malawi and Nacala, Mozambique?

There is no direct connection from Blantyre to Nacala. However, you can take the taxi to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) airport, fly to Nampula (APL), then drive to Nacala. Alternatively, you can drive from Blantyre to Nacala in around 15h 4m.

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