Mzuzu Airport Taxi Price Calculator 2026

Find your transfer price to and from ZZU

Popular routes from Mzuzu Airport

Mzuzu Airport to Kasito River	62,760 MWK
Mzuzu Airport to Lilongwe International Airport	133,120 MWK
Mzuzu Airport to Mzimba District	47,720 MWK

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Mzuzu Airport taxi prices

In Mzuzu Airport, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.

Taxi price (2026)

Base fee (day)

5MWK

Price per KM

400 MWK

Waiting time per hour

1MWK

Calculation Example

Consider a trip from your hotel to the Mzuzu Airport city centre, covering a distance of 5 km. If you travel during the day and have one piece of luggage, your total fare will be 2005 MWK.

Taxi transfers from Mzuzu Airport (ZZU)

Kasito River Lilongwe International Airport Mzimba District Kasito Ekwendeni

Using a taxi at Mzuzu Airport (ZZU)

Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals - not drivers who approach you inside the terminal.
Make sure the meter is running, or agree the fare before you set off.
Licensed airport taxis are safest; keep your booking confirmation if you pre-booked.
Have the address and rough distance ready so you can sense-check the price.

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Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) taxi price - FAQ

How much is a taxi transfer from Mzuzu Airport (ZZU)?

A 5km ride transfer from Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) costs about 2005 MWK. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.

How do I order a taxi transfer from Mzuzu Airport (ZZU)?

You can stop a taxi on the street transfer from Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app transfer from Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.

What other ways are there to get around transfer from Mzuzu Airport (ZZU)?

If you can’t find a taxi Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.

How do I calculate the taxi price in Mzuzu Airport (ZZU)?

Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.co.uk. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) taxi prices and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Mzuzu Airport (ZZU).

What’s the price of Taxi transfer from Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) per KM?

The starting price of a taxi transfer from Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) is 5,000.0 MWK. Each KM is then priced at 400.0 MWK. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 1,000.0 MWK per hour.

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