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How to get fromPolokwane to Lilongweby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Polokwane to Lilongwe by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane PTG - LLW
    5h 13m
    $401–1,114

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus bus
    31h 4m
    $123–130

  3. Drive 1,470.2 km

    1. Drive from Polokwane to Lilongwecar car 1,470.2 km
    18h 10m
    $258–373

  4. Bus via Blantyre

    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus bus
    35h 56m
    $151–248

Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,241 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Lilongwe, Malawi?

Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Lilongwe via Johannesburg in around 31h 4m.

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