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How to get fromBlantyre to Nkhotakotaby plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blantyre to Nkhotakota by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane BLZ - LLW
    2. Take the taxi from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Nkhotakotataxi taxi
    3h 10m
    $133–898

  2. Drive 365.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blantyre to Nkhotakotacar car 365.7 km
    5h 31m
    $65–93

  3. Bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Lilongwe to Senga Baytaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Senga Bay to Nkhotakotaferry ferry
    15h 21m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blantyre to Nkhotakotataxi taxi 365.7 km
    5h 31m
    $90–110

  5. Bus, taxi, ferry via Lilongwe

    1. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Lilongwe to Senga Baytaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Senga Bay to Nkhotakotaferry ferry
    15h 21m

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 405.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Blantyre, Malawi and Nkhotakota, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Blantyre to Nkhotakota. However, you can take the taxi to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), then take the taxi to Nkhotakota. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lilongwe, take the taxi to Senga Bay, then take the ferry to Nkhotakota.

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