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How to get fromDar es Salaam to Songweby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dar es Salaam to Songwe by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane DAR - LLW
    2. Take the taxi from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Songwetaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    $332–629

  2. Drive 1,536.3 km

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    1. Drive from Dar es Salaam to Songwecar car 1,536.3 km
    27h 51m
    $270–390

  3. Fly to Chileka International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane DAR - BLZ
    2. Take the taxi from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Songwetaxi taxi
    5h 52m
    $357–564

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,209.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Songwe, Southern Region, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Dar es Salaam to Songwe. However, you can take the taxi to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), then take the taxi to Songwe. Alternatively, you can drive from Dar es Salaam to Songwe in around 27h 51m.

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