What is the nearest airport to Makambako?

The nearest airport to Makambako is Mbeya (MBI) Airport which is 150.3 km away. Other nearby airports include Iringa (IRI) (165.8 km).

How long does it take to get to Makambako from the Airport?

It takes 16h 23m to get from Makambako to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Airport.

How do I get to Makambako?

We recommend flying to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Airport, which is 529 km away from Makambako. The train via Dar es salaam from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Makambako takes 16h 23m.

How to get to Makambako from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	4h 35m
Distance	529 km
Average price	$44
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

4h 35m

Distance

529 km

Average price

$44

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Makambako

The nearest airport to Makambako is Songea (SGX). However, there are better options for getting to Makambako. Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority operates a train from Dar es salaam to Makambako once a week. Tickets cost $13 - $15 and the journey takes 16h 14m.

Recommended airport

Dar es Salaam (DAR)
1. train
16h 23m
$18–21

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Other nearby airports

Mbeya (MBI)
1. train
4h 44m
Cheapest
$10–13
Iringa (IRI)
1. taxi
4h 36m
$100–120
Dodoma (DOD)
1. train
2. train
21h 9m
$25–38
Songea (SGX)
1. car
Fastest
4h 35m
$38–55

Important airports for Makambako

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