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How to get fromBlantyre to Nkhata Bayby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Kamuzu Hwy to Mzuzubus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    10h 42m
    $38–41

  2. Drive 559.6 km

    1. Drive from Blantyre to Nkhata Baycar car 559.6 km
    8h 16m
    $99–142

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blantyre to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi 559.6 km
    8h 16m
    $140–170

  4. Fly, bus, taxi

    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 37m
    $180–941

  5. Bus, taxi via Lilongwe

    1. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    10h 54m
    $118–122

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 649 km
  • Duration: 10h 42m

What companies run services between Blantyre, Malawi and Nkhata Bay, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Blantyre to Nkhata Bay. However, you can take the bus to Mzuzu then take the taxi to Nkhata Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Blantyre to Nkhata Bay in around 8h 16m.

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