There are 4 ways to get from Lilongwe to Mbabane by plane, car, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane LLW - MQP
- Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Mbabanecar
7h 46m$380–998Bus, shuttle
cheapest- Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus
- Take the bus from Blantyre to Johannesburgbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Johannesburg Airport to Mbabane
34h 58m$186–285Drive 1,878.8 km
- Drive from Lilongwe to Mbabanecar 1,878.8 km
24h 27m$330–477Fly to Maputo International Airport, drive
- Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane LLW - MPM
- Drive from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Mbabanecar
8h 15m$631–798
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Mbabane is to bus and shuttle which costs $180 - $290 and takes 34h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Mbabane is to fly and drive which takes 7h 46m and costs $380 - $1,000.
The distance between Lilongwe and Mbabane is 1524 km. The road distance is 1878.8 km.
The best way to get from Lilongwe to Mbabane without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 34h 58m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Lilongwe to Mbabane, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Mbabane is 1879 km. It takes approximately 24h 27m to drive from Lilongwe to Mbabane.
There are 113+ hotels available in Mbabane.
What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Mbabane, Eswatini?
There is no direct connection from Lilongwe to Mbabane. However, you can take the taxi to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) airport, fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), then drive to Mbabane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilongwe to Mbabane via Blantyre, Blantyre, Johannesburg, Park, Marlboro, OR Tambo Airport, and Johannesburg Airport in around 34h 58m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Maputo International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,300
- Phone
- +(265)994 193 745
- Website
- sososocoaches.com
Bus from Lilongwe to Blantyre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $44
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, and How to get from London to Edinburgh - to help you get the most out of your next trip.