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How to get fromLilongwe to Nkhata Bayby plane, taxi, bus, car, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Mzuzu Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU)plane plane LLW - ZZU
    2. Take the taxi from Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    2h 6m
    $68–403

  2. Drive  356.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lilongwe to Nkhata Baycar car 356.4 km
    5h 26m
    $63–91

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    5h 24m
    $76–79

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lilongwe to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi 356.4 km
    5h 26m
    $90–110

  5. Fly to Likoma Island Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Likoma Island Airport (LIX)plane plane LLW - LIX
    2. Take the ferry from Likoma Island to Nkhata Bayferry ferry
    5h 15m

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Nkhata Bay, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Lilongwe to Nkhata Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) airport, fly to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU), then take the taxi to Nkhata Bay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Mzuzu then take the taxi to Nkhata Bay.

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