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How to get fromDurban to Lilongweby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Durban to Lilongwe by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane DUR - LLW
    6h 59m
    $441–624
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus bus
    34h 10m
    $120–142
  3. Drive  2,330.1 km

    1. Drive from Durban to Lilongwecar car 2,330.1 km
    27h 36m
    $678–979
  4. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane PZB - LLW
    8h 5m
    $332–886
  5. Bus via Blantyre

    1. Take the bus from Durban to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus bus
    39h 11m
    $152–1,283

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Lilongwe, Malawi?

Airlink, Global Aviation, and two other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durban Bus Stn to Lilongwe via Johannesburg in around 34h 10m.

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