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

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

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  1. Fly Maputo International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

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    1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane MPM - 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
    16h 3m

  2. Bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Nkhata Bay to Likoma Islandferry ferry
    43h 29m

  3. Fly Maputo International Airport to Chileka International Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane MPM - BLZ
    2. Take the bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu Dry Cleanersbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Nkhata Bay to Likoma Islandferry ferry
    18h 59m

  4. Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Drive from Maputo to Nelspruit-Airport-MQPcar car
    2. Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane MQP - LLW
    3. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Nkhata Bay to Likoma Islandferry ferry
    17h 41m

  5. Drive to Skukuza Airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Drive from Maputo to Skukuza Airport (SZK)car car
    2. Fly from Skukuza Airport (SZK) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane SZK - LLW
    3. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Nkhata Bay to Likoma Islandferry ferry
    36h 24m

Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$412Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,871.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 3m

What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Likoma Island, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Maputo to Likoma Island. However, you can take the taxi to Maputo International Airport (MPM) 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 Johannesburg, take the bus to Lilongwe, take the bus to Mzuzu, take the taxi to Nkhata Bay, then take the ferry to Likoma Island.

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