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How to get fromJohannesburg to Salimaby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Johannesburg to Salima by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    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 Salimataxi taxi
    3h 56m
    $325–604

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Lilongwe to Salimataxi taxi
    26h 32m
    $130–136

  3. Drive 1,849.8 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Salimacar car 1,849.8 km
    21h 16m
    $325–469

  4. 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 taxi from Lilongwe to Salimataxi taxi
    31h 14m
    $161–254

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,600.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

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

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