There are 4 ways to get from Lilongwe to Windhoek by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH)plane LLW - WDH
7h 17m$369–924Bus via Johannesburg
cheapest- Take the bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus
2d 2h$193–223Drive 2,529.9 km
- Drive from Lilongwe to Windhoekcar 2,529.9 km
31h 22m$444–642Bus
- Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus
- Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
- Take the bus from RoadPort to Soweto Marketbus
2d 15h$246–288
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Windhoek is to bus via Johannesburg which costs $190 - $230 and takes 2 days 2h.
The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Windhoek is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $360 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilongwe to Windhoek. However, there are services departing from Lilongwe and arriving at Windhoek via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Lilongwe and Windhoek is 2045 km. The road distance is 2529.9 km.
The best way to get from Lilongwe to Windhoek without a car is to bus via Johannesburg which takes 2 days 2h and costs $190 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Lilongwe to Windhoek, including transfers.
Lilongwe to Windhoek bus services, operated by Munorurama, depart from Lilongwe station.
The best way to get from Lilongwe to Windhoek is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $360 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Johannesburg, which costs $190 - $230 and takes 2 days 2h.
Lilongwe to Windhoek bus services, operated by Munorurama, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Windhoek is 2530 km. It takes approximately 31h 22m to drive from Lilongwe to Windhoek.
What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Windhoek, Namibia?
Airlink flies from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilongwe to Windhoek via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Windhoek International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–900
- Phone
- 011 403 0859
- [email protected]
- Website
- munorurama.com
Bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $103
- Schedules at
- munorurama.com
- Phone
- +264 81 447 7230
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mushima Tours
Bus from Johannesburg to Windhoek
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Website
- Mushima Tours
- 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
Bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPort
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $87
- Phone
- +263 77 480 2748
- Website
- Timboon Coaches
Bus from RoadPort to Soweto Market
- Ave. Duration
- 47h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Website
- Timboon Coaches
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