​Getting There – Nyika NP

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Bradt guidebooks to African destinations, including the guide to Malawi.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Bradt guidebooks to African destinations, including the guide to Malawi.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Bradt guidebook to Malawi.

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Malawi.

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Nyika National Park is one of Malawi’s top attractions and features on many tour itineraries. Most people fly to Nyika, but it is possible to drive out there too.

Most international visitors arrive at Lilongwe International Airport (LLW), located about 26km/16mi from the capital, Lilongwe. Some international flights fly to Chileka International Airport (BLZ), 16km/10mi from Blantyre.

Nyika is located in northern Malawi, about 500km/310mi from Lilongwe and 750km/470mi from Blantyre. The drive from Lilongwe takes about 7 hours* and from Blantyre about 11 hours*.

The road to Nyika is bumpy, quite bad at times, and usually requires a 4x4. Most people choose to fly to Nyika.

*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.

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Airlines & Ticket Prices

Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) or Chileka International Airport (BLZ), and what tickets would cost.

Domestic Flights

Domestic and charter flights are usually booked in advance by your tour operator.

There are currently no scheduled flights to Nyika, but Nyasa Express offers charter flights to the park.

Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements

Please check our Getting There – Malawi page to learn more about passport, visa, COVID-19 and other entry requirements.

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