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How to get fromOR Tambo Airport to Lilongweby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane JNB - LLW
    2h 46m
    $295–518

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus bus
    26h 32m
    $109–118

  3. Drive 1,773.2 km

    1. Drive from OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwecar car 1,773.2 km
    21h 6m
    $312–450

  4. Bus via Blantyre

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus bus
    31h 25m
    $138–237

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,516.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between OR Tambo Airport, South Africa and Lilongwe, Malawi?

Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink, and Zambia Airways fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) twice daily. Alternatively, Munorurama operates a bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwe once daily. Tickets cost $105 and the journey takes 25h.

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