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How to get fromHarare to Nkhata Bayby plane, taxi, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Harare to Nkhata Bay by plane, taxi, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Mzuzu, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Mzuzu (ZZU)plane plane HRE - ZZU
    2. Take the taxi from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    4h 21m
    $263–940

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kamuzu Hwy to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    21h 26m
    $125–128

  3. Bus, taxi via Blantyre

    1. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu Dry Cleanersbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    20h 11m
    $179–184

  4. Drive  1,038.9 km

    1. Drive from Harare to Nkhata Baycar car 1,038.9 km
    14h 47m
    $190–275

  5. Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane HRE - LLW
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    8h 13m
    $392–713

  6. Fly to Likoma Island, ferry

    1. Fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Likoma Island (LIX)plane plane HRE - LIX
    2. Take the ferry from Likoma Island to Nkhata Bayferry ferry
    7h 44m

  7. Bus, taxi via Lilongwe

    1. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    21h 40m
    $205–209

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Mzuzu (ZZU) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Harare to Nkhata Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 847.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Harare, Zimbabwe and Nkhata Bay, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Harare to Nkhata Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Harare-Airport-HRE airport, fly to Mzuzu (ZZU), then take the taxi to Nkhata Bay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wenela Bus Stn, take the taxi to Petroda Clock Tower, take the bus to Mzuzu Dry Cleaners, then take the taxi to Nkhata Bay.

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