There are 2 ways to get from Watamu to Lamu Fort by plane, bus, or ferry
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Malindi (MYD) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watamu to Lamu Fort is to bus and Local Boat which costs $60 - $80 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Watamu to Lamu Fort is to fly which takes 50 min and costs $210 - $380.
The distance between Watamu and Lamu Fort is 161 km.
The best way to get from Watamu to Lamu Fort without a car is to bus and Local Boat which takes 3h 25m and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 50 min to get from Watamu to Lamu Fort, including transfers.
There are 86+ hotels available in Lamu Fort.
What companies run services between Watamu, Kenya and Lamu Fort, Kenya?
FlexFlight ApS and Safarilink fly from Malindi (MYD) to Lamu Airport (LAU) twice daily.
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Malindi to Lamu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–600
- Phone
- 0799 933 310
- Website
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Bus from Malindi to Lamu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- tawakalcoaches.co.ke
Ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Isl
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–3
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