There are 7 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malawi by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Kamuzu International Airport
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane NBO - LLW
2h 38m$315–698Bus via Nairobi
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus
- Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
2d 15h$165–199Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele Bus Standbus
- Drive from Lubele Bus Stand to Karongacar
- Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus
- Take the bus from Mzuzu Dry Cleaners to Petroda Clock Towerbus
2dDrive 2,093.3 km
- Drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Blantyrecar 2,093.3 km
37h 15m$368–531Fly to Chileka International Airport
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane NBO - BLZ
3h 51m$344–1,157Bus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus
- Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
2d 16h$199Bus #2
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus
- Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
2d 16h
Nairobi (NBO) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malawi is to bus via Nairobi which costs $160 - $200 and takes 2 days 15h.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malawi is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $310 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malawi. However, there are services departing from JKIA - Passenger Boarding and arriving at Wenela Bus Stn via Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and RoadPort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Malawi is 1452 km. The road distance is 2093.3 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malawi without a car is to bus via Nairobi which takes 2 days 15h and costs $160 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malawi, including transfers.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malawi bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malawi is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $310 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Nairobi, which costs $160 - $200 and takes 2 days 15h.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malawi bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.
Malawi is 1h behind Nairobi Airport (NBO). It is currently 11:06 PM in Nairobi Airport (NBO) and 10:06 PM in Malawi.
What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Malawi?
Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Wenela Bus Stn via Kencom/Ambassadeur, Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and RoadPort in around 2d 15h.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kamuzu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–450
Flights from Nairobi to Kamuzu International Airport via Nampula
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–450
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kamuzu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–750
Flights from Nairobi to Chileka International Airport via Kamuzu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
- Phone
- +254 203 555 780
- [email protected]
- Website
- marangushuttles.com
Bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- marangu.co.tz
- Book at
- busbora.co.tz
Bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- marangu.co.tz
- Book at
- busbora.co.tz
- Phone
- +255 754864829
- [email protected]
- Website
- newforcebus.co.tz
Bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- newforcebus.co.tz
- Phone
- +(265)994 193 745
- Website
- sososocoaches.com
Bus from Karonga to Mzuzu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Mzuzu Dry Cleaners to Petroda Clock Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $81
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPort
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $76
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPort
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $76
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPort
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $76
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $87
Bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $87
Bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $87
- Phone
- +255 (22) 2860230
- [email protected]
- Website
- dar-express.com
Bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- dar-express.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malawi is 2093 km. It takes approximately 37h 15m to drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Malawi.
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