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How to get fromLusaka to Likoma Islandby plane, bus, taxi, ferry, shuttle, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lusaka to Likoma Island by plane, bus, taxi, ferry, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly, bus, taxi, ferry

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    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane LUN - LLW
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Nkhata Bay to Likoma Islandferry ferry
    12h

  2. Bus, Private Transfer , drive, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakondebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Malawi bordershuttle bus
    3. Drive from Malawi border to Karongacar car
    4. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    6. Take the ferry from Nkhata Bay to Likoma Islandferry ferry
    24h 25m

  3. Bus, Private Transfer , drive, taxi, ferry via Tunduma

    1. Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Nakonde Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Malawi bordershuttle bus
    3. Drive from Malawi border to Karongacar car
    4. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    6. Take the ferry from Nkhata Bay to Likoma Islandferry ferry
    29h 5m

  4. Bus, Private Transfer , drive, taxi, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Mbeyabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya to Malawi bordershuttle bus
    3. Drive from Malawi border to Karongacar car
    4. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    6. Take the ferry from Nkhata Bay to Likoma Islandferry ferry
    29h 21m

  5. Bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to RoadPortbus bus
    2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu Dry Cleanersbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Nkhata Bay to Likoma Islandferry ferry
    32h 8m

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,132.2 km
  • Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Likoma Island, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Lusaka to Likoma Island. However, you can take the taxi to Lusaka (LUN) airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), take the taxi to Lilongwe, take the bus to Mzuzu, take the taxi to Nkhata Bay, then take the ferry to Likoma Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nakonde, walk to Tunduma, take the shuttle to Malawi border, drive to Karonga, take the bus to Mzuzu, take the taxi to Nkhata Bay, then take the ferry to Likoma Island.

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