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How to get fromMessina to Malawiby ferry, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Malawi by ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Chileka International Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane REG - BLZ
    19h 22m
    $910–2,615

  2. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane CTA - LLW
    20h 17m
    $369–1,228

  3. Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane REG - LLW
    20h 14m
    $813–2,419

  4. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Chileka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane CTA - BLZ
    19h 25m
    $406–1,324

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration19h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$905Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,345.9 km
  • Duration: 19h 22m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Malawi. However, you can take the ferry to Reggio di Calabria, walk to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, take the line 28 bus to Reggio Calabria Airport, walk to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) airport, fly to Chileka International Airport (BLZ), then take the taxi to Blantyre. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Reggio di Calabria, walk to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, take the line 28 bus to Reggio Calabria Airport, walk to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), then take the taxi to Lilongwe.

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