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

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane LLW - BLZ
    2. Take the taxi from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Balaka Townshiptaxi taxi
    2h 47m
    $132–890

  2. Drive 189.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lilongwe to Balaka Townshipcar car 189.9 km
    2h 10m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Blantyre to Balaka Townshiptaxi taxi
    6h 20m
    $72–78

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lilongwe to Balaka Townshiptaxi taxi 189.9 km
    2h 10m
    $45–60

  5. Bus, taxi via Lilongwe

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Blantyre to Balaka Townshiptaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $58–64

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Balaka Township, Central Region, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Lilongwe to Balaka Township. However, you can take the taxi to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) 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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