Non-stop flights from Lilongwe (LLW)
Lilongwe Airport (IATA: LLW, ICAO: FWKI), also known as Lilongwe International Airport (Kumuzu Airport), is the largest airport in Malawi. Lilongwe Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 11 destinations in 6 countries.
At present, there are 4 domestic flights from Lilongwe.
The longest flight from Lilongwe LLW is a 1,000 mile (1,609 km) non-stop route to Addis Ababa ADD. This direct flight takes around 4 hours and is operated by Ethiopian Airlines.
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Airlines flying from Lilongwe Popular destinations from Lilongwe Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Lilongwe
In total there are 4 airlines flying from and to Lilongwe. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Lilongwe
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Lilongwe, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Lilongwe that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Lilongwe
There are 6 airports that have flights from Lilongwe in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from LLW are listed below:
International flights from Lilongwe
Flights from Lilongwe to Ethiopia
Addis Ababa is the only destination in Ethiopia with direct flights from Lilongwe. Direct flights to Addis Ababa are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Lilongwe to Kenya
In Kenya, the only destination that has a direct flight from Lilongwe is Nairobi. You can fly non-stop to Nairobi with Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) or Kenya Airways (SkyTeam).
Flights from Lilongwe to Mozambique
There is 1 destination in Mozambique that has a direct connection from Lilongwe, which is Nampula. Direct flights to Nampula are offered by Kenya Airways (SkyTeam).
Flights from Lilongwe to South Africa
In South Africa, the only destination that has a direct flight from Lilongwe is Johannesburg. Direct flights to Johannesburg are offered by Airlink.
Flights from Lilongwe to Zambia
There are 2 destinations in Zambia that have non-stop flights from Lilongwe.
Direct flights to Lusaka are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Mfuwe is Ulendo Airlink. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2024.
Flights from Lilongwe to Zimbabwe
Harare is the only destination in Zimbabwe with direct flights from Lilongwe. Direct flights to Harare are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Domestic flights from Lilongwe
Flights from Lilongwe to Malawi
There are 4 airports in Malawi that have non-stop domestic flights from Lilongwe.
You can fly non-stop to Blantyre with Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) or Ulendo Airlink.
All direct flights from Lilongwe to Likoma Island, Liwonde Mvuu Camp and Mzuzu are operated by Ulendo Airlink.
Alternative airports near Lilongwe
There is one alternative airport to Lilongwe (LLW) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which is Lichinga (VXC).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Lilongwe?
There is 1 airport in Lilongwe: Lilongwe International Airport (Kumuzu Airport) (LLW).
What is the best airport to fly from Lilongwe?
The most convenient airport to fly from Lilongwe is Lilongwe International Airport (Kumuzu Airport) (LLW).
How many airlines fly from Lilongwe?
There are 4 airlines flying from Lilongwe to 11 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Lilongwe?
Ethiopian Airlines, Ulendo Airlink and Kenya Airways operate most flights from Lilongwe. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Lilongwe?
Star Alliance and SkyTeam are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Lilongwe.
How many nonstop flights are there from Lilongwe?
There are roughly 1,072 flights departing from Lilongwe every month (or 252 flights each week), to a total of 11 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Lilongwe Airport?
The official name of Lilongwe Airport is Lilongwe International Airport (Kumuzu Airport).
What is the airport code of Lilongwe Airport?
The airport code of Lilongwe Airport is LLW.
What are the most popular flights from Lilongwe?
Likoma Island, Blantyre and Mfuwe are the 3 most popular routes from Lilongwe. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Lilongwe, please use our flight map.
