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How to get fromSalima to Likoma Islandby ferry, car, taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Salima to Likoma Island by ferry, car, taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, drive

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    1. Take the ferry from Senga Bay to Nkhotakotaferry ferry
    2. Drive from Nkhotakota to Metangulacar car
    3. Take the ferry from Metangula to Likoma Islandferry ferry
    25h 42m

  2. Taxi, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Salima to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane LLW - BLZ
    3. Take the bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu Dry Cleanersbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Nkhata Bay to Likoma Islandferry ferry
    16h 3m

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 751.2 km
  • Duration: 25h 42m

What companies run services between Salima, Central Region, Malawi and Likoma Island, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Salima to Likoma Island. However, you can drive to Senga Bay, take the ferry to Nkhotakota, drive to Metangula, then take the ferry to Likoma Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) airport, fly to Chileka International Airport (BLZ), take the taxi to Petroda Clock Tower, take the bus to Mzuzu Dry Cleaners, take the taxi to Nkhata Bay, then take the ferry to Likoma Island.

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