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How to get fromNkhata Bay to Blantyreby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Nkhata Bay to Blantyre by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

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    1. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Kamuzu Hwybus bus
    10h 42m
    $38–40

  2. Drive 559.6 km

    1. Drive from Nkhata Bay to Blantyrecar car 559.6 km
    8h 16m
    $99–142

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Blantyretaxi taxi 559.6 km
    8h 16m
    $140–170

  4. Taxi, bus, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Lilongwebus bus
    3. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane LLW - BLZ
    7h 49m
    $181–941

  5. Taxi, bus via Lilongwe

    1. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Lilongwebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus bus
    10h 55m
    $120–122

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 648.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 42m

What companies run services between Nkhata Bay, Malawi and Blantyre, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Nkhata Bay to Blantyre. However, you can take the taxi to Mzuzu then take the bus to Kamuzu Hwy. Alternatively, you can drive from Nkhata Bay to Blantyre in around 8h 16m.

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