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

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There are 3 ways to get from Maputo to Likoma Island by plane, bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly from Maputo International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Likoma Island Airport (LIX)plane plane MPM - LIX
    7h 57m
    $359–934

  2. Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Maputo to Nelspruit-Airport-MQPcar car
    2. Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Likoma Island Airport (LIX)plane plane MQP - LIX
    11h 40m
    $328–841

  3. 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

Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Likoma Island Airport (LIX) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,561.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

Airlink, Nyasa Express, and three other airlines fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Likoma Island Airport (LIX) every 4 hours.

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