There are 4 ways to get from Eswatini to Mthatha by car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Maputo International Airport, fly
best- Drive from Simunye to Maputo International Airport (MPM)car
- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane MPM - UTT
5h 56mR 8,374–22,527Drive 827.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Manzini to Mthathacar 827.6 km
12h 14mR 2,205–3,185Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, fly
- Drive from Piggs Peak to Nelspruit-Airport-MQPcar
- Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane MQP - UTT
6h 38mR 4,355–12,644Drive to Skukuza Airport, fly
- Drive from Piggs Peak to Skukuza Airport (SZK)car
- Fly from Skukuza Airport (SZK) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane SZK - UTT
6h 42mR 4,827–13,748
Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eswatini to Mthatha is to drive which costs R 2 200 - R 3 200 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Eswatini to Mthatha is to drive and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs R 8 000 - R 23 000.
The distance between Eswatini and Mthatha is 854 km. The road distance is 827.6 km.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Eswatini to Mthatha, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Eswatini to Mthatha is 828 km. It takes approximately 12h 14m to drive from Eswatini to Mthatha.
There are 72+ hotels available in Mthatha.
What companies run services between Eswatini and Mthatha, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Eswatini to Mthatha. However, you can drive to Maputo International Airport (MPM) airport, fly to Mthatha Airport (UTT), then take the taxi to Mthatha. Alternatively, you can drive from Manzini to Mthatha in around 12h 14m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 8,000–22,000
Flights from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,900–12,000
Flights from Skukuza Airport to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 4,300–13,000
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