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How to get fromSouth Africa to Blantyreby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Africa to Blantyre by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane JNB - BLZ
    2h 53m
    $384–641

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus bus
    24h
    $90–180

  3. Drive 1,704.3 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Blantyrecar car 1,704.3 km
    18h 27m
    $300–432

  4. Fly from Pietermaritzburg

    1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane PZB - BLZ
    5h 11m
    $355–956

  5. Fly from Port Elizabeth

    1. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane PLZ - BLZ
    5h 17m
    $447–558

  6. Fly from Cape Town International Airport

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane CPT - BLZ
    5h 54m
    $489–623

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$346Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from South Africa to Blantyre.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,395.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between South Africa and Blantyre, Malawi?

Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) twice daily. Alternatively, Ulemu Bus Services operates a bus from Johannesburg to Blantyre 3 times a week. Tickets cost $90–180 and the journey takes 24h.

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