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Nairobi, Kenya → Nkhata Bay, Malawi

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi to Nkhata Bay

Composite routes from Nairobi to Nkhata Bay

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Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Kamuzu
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$266.78–$698.70
Plane from Nairobi to Chileka
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$279.48–$1,016.29

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Kamuzu
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$368.41–$698.70
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kamuzu
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$215.96–$698.70

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Nairobi to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.07–$520.85

Precision Air

Website:
precisionairtz.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$266.78–$597.07

Bus operators

Kidia One Express

Phone:
0729 553637
Website:
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Bus from Nairobi to Moshi
Ave. Duration:
5h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.43–$13.97

Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Phone:
+254 718 370 639
Website:
hoteltoursandtransfers.com/
Bus from Mbeya Airport to Malawi
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$63.52–$215.96

Captain Tours

Bus from Songwe to Karonga
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Sososo Coaches

Phone:
+(265)994 193 745
Website:
sososocoaches.com
Bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzu
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.33
Bus from Karonga to Mzuzu
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu
Ave. Duration:
8h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.50

New Force Enterprices Ltd

Phone:
+255 754864829
Website:
newforcebus.co.tz/
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.87–$25.41

Dar Express Co. Ltd

Phone:
+255 (22) 2860230
Website:
dar-express.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily

Train operators

Tanzania Railways Corporation

Phone:
+255 800 11 0042
Website:
trc.co.tz
Train from Moshi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.15–$19.54

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Website:
tazarasite.com
Train from Dar es salaam to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
24h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Nkhata Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Nkhata Bay is to fly and bus which costs $250 - $445.65 and takes 11h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Nkhata Bay?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Nkhata Bay is to fly and bus which takes 11h 55m and costs $250 - $445.65 .

How far is it from Nairobi to Nkhata Bay?

The distance between Nairobi and Nkhata Bay is 1882 km. The road distance is 1667.2 km.

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Nkhata Bay?

It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Nairobi to Nkhata Bay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Nkhata Bay?

Nkhata Bay is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 11:47 in Nairobi and 10:47 in Nkhata Bay.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Nkhata Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Nkhata Bay is 1667 km. It takes approximately 26h 47m to drive from Nairobi to Nkhata Bay.

Where can I stay near Nkhata Bay?

There are three+ hotels available in Nkhata Bay. Prices start at $21.61 per night.
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