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How to get fromBotswana to Blantyreby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Botswana to Blantyre by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Gaborone

    best
    1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane GBE - BLZ
    5h 2m
    $314–790

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gaborone to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus bus
    29h 31m
    $107–221

  3. Bus via Harare

    1. Take the bus from Mbae Mbae Wy to RoadPortbus bus
    2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus bus
    28h 24m
    $137

  4. Drive 1,658.9 km

    1. Drive from Gaborone to Blantyrecar car 1,658.9 km
    19h 14m
    $292–421

  5. Fly from Maun Airport

    1. Fly from Maun Airport (MUB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane MUB - BLZ
    18h 6m
    $480–1,268

Gaborone (GBE) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,393.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Botswana and Blantyre, Malawi?

Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Lobatse Rd to Wenela Bus Stn via Tlokweng Rd, Gaborone, Mbae Mbae Wy, and RoadPort in around 28h 24m.

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