There are 3 ways to get from Mbombela to Empangeni by plane, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Richards Bay
best- Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane MQP - RCB
4h 5mR 2,672–8,069Drive 509.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Mbombela to Empangenicar 509.3 km
7h 34mR 1,150–1,661Fly to King Shaka International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane MQP - DUR
- Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Empangenitaxi
2h 50mR 3,562–5,369
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mbombela to Empangeni is to drive which costs R 1 100 - R 1 700 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Mbombela to Empangeni is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 50m and costs R 3 500 - R 5 500.
The distance between Mbombela and Empangeni is 436 km. The road distance is 509.3 km.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Mbombela to Empangeni, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mbombela to Empangeni is 509 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Mbombela to Empangeni.
There are 179+ hotels available in Empangeni.
What companies run services between Mbombela, South Africa and Empangeni, South Africa?
Airlink and Safair fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Richards Bay (RCB) 3 times a day.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,200–7,500
Flights from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,300–3,800
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- R 950–1,200
Eagle Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 337 8333
- Website
- eagletaxicabs.co.za
Mozzie Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 303 5787
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
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