There are 8 ways to get from Zomba to Nkhata Bay by taxi, plane, bus, car, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Club Makokola, fly to Mzuzu, taxi
best- Take the taxi from Zomba to Club Makokola (CMK)taxi
- Fly from Club Makokola (CMK) to Mzuzu (ZZU)plane CMK - ZZU
- Take the taxi from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Nkhata Baytaxi
4h 21m$90–360Taxi, bus via Blantyre
cheapest- Take the taxi from Zomba to Kamuzu Hwytaxi
- Take the bus from Kamuzu Hwy to Mzuzubus
- Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi
11h 36m$54–60Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Zomba to Petroda Clock Towertaxi
- Take the bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu Dry Cleanersbus
- Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi
10h 19m$107–114Drive 542.1 km
- Drive from Zomba to Nkhata Baycar 542.1 km
7h 51m$96–138Taxi
- Take the taxi from Zomba to Nkhata Baytaxi 542.1 km
7h 51m$130–170Taxi to Chileka International Airport, fly to Likoma Island, ferry
- Take the taxi from Zomba to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)taxi
- Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Likoma Island (LIX)plane BLZ - LIX
- Take the ferry from Likoma Island to Nkhata Bayferry
6h 26mTaxi to Club Makokola, fly to Likoma Island, ferry
- Take the taxi from Zomba to Club Makokola (CMK)taxi
- Fly from Club Makokola (CMK) to Likoma Island (LIX)plane CMK - LIX
- Take the ferry from Likoma Island to Nkhata Bayferry
7hTaxi to Chileka International Airport, fly to Mzuzu, taxi
- Take the taxi from Zomba to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)taxi
- Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Mzuzu (ZZU)plane BLZ - ZZU
- Take the taxi from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Nkhata Baytaxi
7h 7m$87–443
Club Makokola (CMK) to Mzuzu (ZZU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zomba to Nkhata Bay is to taxi and bus via Blantyre which costs $50 - $60 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Zomba to Nkhata Bay is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $90 - $360.
The distance between Zomba and Nkhata Bay is 539 km. The road distance is 542.1 km.
The best way to get from Zomba to Nkhata Bay without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 10h 19m and costs $105 - $115.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Zomba to Nkhata Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Zomba to Nkhata Bay is 542 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Zomba to Nkhata Bay.
There are two+ hotels available in Nkhata Bay.
What companies run services between Zomba, Malawi and Nkhata Bay, Malawi?
There is no direct connection from Zomba to Nkhata Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Club Makokola (CMK) airport, fly to Mzuzu (ZZU), then take the taxi to Nkhata Bay. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Petroda Clock Tower, take the bus to Mzuzu Dry Cleaners, then take the taxi to Nkhata Bay.
- Website
- nyasaexpress.com
Flights from Club Makokola to Mzuzu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Chileka International Airport to Likoma Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Club Makokola to Likoma Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Chileka International Airport to Mzuzu via Lilongwe
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Wednesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Phone
- +(265)994 193 745
- Website
- sososocoaches.com
Bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu Dry Cleaners
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $81
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +265 995 83 60 38
- Website
- likomaexpress.com
Ferry from Likoma Island to Nkhata Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- likomaexpress.com
Ferry from Likoma Island to Nkhata Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- likomaexpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- $11–170
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