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How to get fromWatamu to Lamu Islandby plane, unknown, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Watamu to Lamu Island by plane, unknown, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane MYD - LAU
    2. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    58 min

  2. Bus, Local Boat, travel

    1. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    3. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    3h 27m

Malindi (MYD) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.1 km
  • Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Watamu, Kenya and Lamu Island, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Watamu to Lamu Island. However, you can take the taxi to Malindi (MYD) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Watamu to Lamu Island via Malindi, Lamu, Mokowe, and Lamu Isl in around 3h 27m.

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