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How to get fromJohannesburg to Nkhata Bayby plane, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Johannesburg to Nkhata Bay by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    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
    9h 25m
    $384–666

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    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
    31h 24m
    $181–185

  3. Drive 2,151.8 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Nkhata Baycar car 2,151.8 km
    25h 33m
    $378–546

  4. Fly to Chileka International Airport, bus, taxi

    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
    13h 6m
    $466–726

  5. Bus, taxi via Blantyre

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus 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
    36h 7m
    $213–303

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,943.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Nkhata Bay, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Nkhata Bay. 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, then take the taxi to Nkhata Bay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lilongwe, take the bus to Mzuzu, then take the taxi to Nkhata Bay.

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