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How to get fromLusaka to Chipataby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lusaka to Chipata by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane LUN - LLW
    2. Take the taxi from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Chipatataxi taxi
    2h 50m
    $342–713

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Chipatabus bus
    2. Drive from Chipata to Chipatacar car
    9h 54m
    $34–63

  3. Drive  655.1 km

    1. Drive from Lusaka to Chipatacar car 655.1 km
    9h 25m
    $115–167

  4. Fly to Mfuwe Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Mfuwe Airport (MFU)plane plane LUN - MFU
    2. Drive from Mfuwe Airport (MFU) to Chipatacar car
    4h 40m
    $381–937

Lusaka (LUN) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$304Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lusaka to Chipata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 706.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Chipata, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Lusaka to Chipata. However, you can take the taxi to Lusaka (LUN) airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), then take the taxi to Chipata. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Chipata via Chipata in around 9h 54m.

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