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How to get fromJohannesburg to Balaka Townshipby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Johannesburg to Balaka Township by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chileka International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane JNB - BLZ
    2. Take the taxi from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Balaka Townshiptaxi taxi
    4h 18m
    $399–660

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Blantyre to Balaka Townshiptaxi taxi
    25h 52m
    $122–215

  3. Drive 1,736.6 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Balaka Townshipcar car 1,736.6 km
    18h 37m
    $305–441

  4. Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane JNB - LLW
    2. Take the taxi from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Balaka Townshiptaxi taxi
    5h 8m
    $353–643

  5. Fly to Tete, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Tete (TET)plane plane JNB - TET
    2. Drive from Tete (TET) to Balaka Townshipcar car
    5h 54m
    $463–943

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$346Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,483.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Balaka Township, Central Region, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Balaka Township. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Chileka International Airport (BLZ), then take the taxi to Balaka Township. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Blantyre then take the taxi to Balaka Township.

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