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How to get fromDar es Salaam to Malawi–Tanzania borderby plane, taxi, car, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Dar es Salaam to Malawi–Tanzania border by plane, taxi, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Songea (SGX)plane plane DAR - SGX
    2. Take the taxi from Songea (SGX) to Malawi–Tanzania bordertaxi taxi
    6h 8m
    $227–469

  2. Drive 1,138.5 km

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    1. Drive from Dar es Salaam to Malawi–Tanzania bordercar car 1,138.5 km
    20h 26m
    $142–205

  3. Ferry to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    2. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Songea (SGX)plane plane ZNZ - SGX
    3. Take the taxi from Songea (SGX) to Malawi–Tanzania bordertaxi taxi
    11h 9m
    $265–590

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Songea (SGX) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 776.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Malawi–Tanzania border, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Dar es Salaam to Malawi–Tanzania border. However, you can take the taxi to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) airport, fly to Songea (SGX), then take the taxi to Malawi–Tanzania border. Alternatively, you can drive from Dar es Salaam to Malawi–Tanzania border in around 20h 26m.

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