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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lilongwe to Zomba by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chileka International Airport, 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 Zombataxi taxi
    2h 8m
    $121–436

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Blantyre to Zombataxi taxi
    5h 25m
    $44–48

  3. Drive  284.7 km

    1. Drive from Lilongwe to Zombacar car 284.7 km
    3h 34m
    $50–73

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lilongwe to Zombataxi taxi 284.7 km
    3h 34m
    $70–90

  5. Fly to Liwonde Mvuu Camp Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Liwonde Mvuu Camp Airport (VUU)plane plane LLW - VUU
    2. Take the taxi from Liwonde Mvuu Camp Airport (VUU) to Zombataxi taxi
    2h 57m
    $73–415

  6. Bus, taxi via Lilongwe

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Blantyre to Zombataxi taxi
    5h 29m
    $59–63

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Zomba, Malawi?

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