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

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There are 3 ways to get from Johannesburg to Zomba by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, 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 Zombataxi taxi
    3h 39m
    $388–645

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Blantyre to Zombataxi taxi
    24h 59m
    $108–200

  3. Drive 1,739.3 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Zombacar car 1,739.3 km
    19h
    $306–441

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$346Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,438.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

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

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