There are 2 ways to get from Mbeya to South Luangwa National Park by car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
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Drive to Likoma Island, fly
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Drive from Mbeya to Likoma Island
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Fly from Likoma Island (LIX) to Mfuwe (MFU)
Fly from Mbeya
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Fly from Mbeya (MBI) to Mfuwe (MFU)
Mbeya (MBI) to Mfuwe (MFU) flights
The flight time between Mbeya (MBI) and Mfuwe (MFU) is around 9h 50m and covers a distance of around 511 km. This includes an average layover time of around 4h 15m. Services are operated by Air Tanzania, Proflight Zambia and Ethiopian Airlines. Typically three flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The cheapest way to get from Mbeya to South Luangwa National Park is to drive and fly which costs $150 - $430 and takes 20h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Mbeya to South Luangwa National Park is to fly. Taking this option will cost $240 - $650 and takes 12h 49m.
The distance between Mbeya and South Luangwa National Park is 511 km.
It takes approximately 20h 19m to get from Mbeya to South Luangwa National Park, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Likoma Island Airport to Mfuwe Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 15m and has one stopover.
South Luangwa National Park is 1h behind Mbeya. It is currently 10:06 AM in Mbeya and 9:06 AM in South Luangwa National Park.
Nyasa Express offers flights from Likoma Island Airport to Mfuwe Airport.
There are one+ hotels available in South Luangwa National Park. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Mbeya to Mbeya Airport is to Private Transfer which takes 1 min and costs .
- Distance: 511.1 km
- Duration: 20h 19m
What companies run services between Mbeya, Tanzania and South Luangwa National Park, Zambia?
Air Tanzania, Proflight Zambia and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Mbeya to South Luangwa National Park 3 times a week.
- Website
- proflight-zambia.com
Flights from Mbeya to Mfuwe via Dar es Salaam, Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $650
Flights from Mbeya to Mfuwe via Dar es Salaam, Harare, Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $700
- Website
- nyasaexpress.com
Flights from Likoma Island to Mfuwe via Lilongwe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $17 - $220
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