There are 4 ways to get from Nelspruit Airport (MQP) to Empangeni by plane, rideshare, 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
3h 40mR 3,331–4,866Drive 508.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Nelspruit Airport (MQP) to Empangenicar 508.3 km
7h 37mR 1,132–1,635Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nelspruit-MQP to Empangeni508.3 km
7h 37mFly 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 25mR 4,111–6,072
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nelspruit Airport (MQP) to Empangeni is to drive which costs R 1 100 - R 1 700 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Nelspruit Airport (MQP) to Empangeni is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 25m and costs R 4 100 - R 6 500.
The distance between Nelspruit Airport (MQP) and Empangeni is 409 km. The road distance is 508.3 km.
The best way to get from Nelspruit Airport (MQP) to Empangeni without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 7h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Nelspruit Airport (MQP) to Empangeni, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelspruit Airport (MQP) to Empangeni is 508 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Nelspruit Airport (MQP) to Empangeni.
There are 182+ hotels available in Empangeni.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nelspruit Airport (MQP) and Empangeni. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Nelspruit Airport (MQP), 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 3,100–4,700
Flights from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,300–4,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nelspruit-MQP to Empangeni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–2,200
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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