There are 2 ways to get from Shela to Watamu by unknown, plane, ferry, or bus
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Lamu Airport (LAU) to Malindi (MYD) flights
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The distance between Shela and Watamu is 165 km.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Shela to Watamu, including transfers.
There are 644+ hotels available in Watamu.
What companies run services between Shela, Kenya and Watamu, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Shela to Watamu. However, you can travel to Lamu Airport (LAU) airport, fly to Malindi (MYD), then take the taxi to Watamu. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shela to Watamu via Lamu Isl, Mokowe, Lamu, and Malindi in around 3h 54m.
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Lamu Airport to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Lamu Airport to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Phone
- +254 708 599 995
- Website
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Lamu to Malindi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokowe
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–3
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