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How to get fromJohannesburg to Likoma Islandby plane, bus, taxi, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Johannesburg to Likoma Island by plane, bus, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane JNB - LLW
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Nkhata Bay to Likoma Islandferry ferry
    12h 56m

  2. Bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Nkhata Bay to Likoma Islandferry ferry
    34h 54m

  3. Fly to Chileka International Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane JNB - BLZ
    2. Take the bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu Dry Cleanersbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Nkhata Bay to Likoma Islandferry ferry
    16h 37m

  4. Bus, taxi, ferry via Blantyre

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kamuzu Hwy to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Nkhata Bay to Likoma Islandferry ferry
    39h 19m

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,023.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 56m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Likoma Island, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Likoma Island. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), take the taxi to Lilongwe, take the bus to Mzuzu, take the taxi to Nkhata Bay, then take the ferry to Likoma Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lilongwe, take the bus to Mzuzu, take the taxi to Nkhata Bay, then take the ferry to Likoma Island.

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