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How to get fromRichards Bay to Malawiby plane, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Richards Bay to Malawi by plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Richards Bay to Chileka International Airport

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    1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane RCB - BLZ
    5h 51m
    $308–860

  2. Drive 2,148.2 km

    1. Drive from Richards Bay to Blantyrecar car 2,148.2 km
    26h 12m
    $377–545

  3. Taxi to King Shaka International Airport, fly to Chileka International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Richards Bay to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane DUR - BLZ
    6h 17m
    $506–679

  4. Taxi to King Shaka International Airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Richards Bay to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane DUR - LLW
    6h 23m
    $509–633

  5. Taxi to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Chileka International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane PZB - BLZ
    7h 36m
    $478–1,140

  6. Fly Richards Bay to Kamuzu International Airport

    1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane RCB - LLW
    5h 32m
    $331–914

Richards Bay (RCB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,508.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Richards Bay, South Africa and Malawi?

Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) 4 times a week.

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