Non-stop flights from Lamu (LAU)
Lamu Airport (IATA: LAU, ICAO: HKLU), also known as Mwana Airport, is a small airport in Kenya with domestic flights only.
At present, there are 4 domestic flights from Lamu.
The longest flight from Lamu LAU is a 180 mile (290 km) non-stop route to Nairobi WIL. This direct flight takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes and is operated by FlexFlight.
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In total there are 4 airlines flying from and to Lamu. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Lamu
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Lamu, 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 Lamu that require a stopover:
International flights from Lamu
Currently there are no international flights departing from Lamu. To get from Lamu to another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Nairobi or Nairobi.
Domestic flights from Lamu
Flights from Lamu to Kenya
There are 4 airports in Kenya that have non-stop domestic flights from Lamu.
Non-stop flights to Malindi are offered by Executive Airlines, FlexFlight and Safarilink Aviation.
The only airline with direct flights to Mombasa is Executive Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Nairobi with FlexFlight or Safarilink Aviation. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in August 2024.
The only airline with direct flights to Nairobi is Jambojet.
Alternative airports near Lamu
There is one alternative airport to Lamu (LAU) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which is Malindi (MYD).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Lamu?
There is 1 airport in Lamu: Mwana Airport (LAU).
What is the best airport to fly from Lamu?
The most convenient airport to fly from Lamu is Mwana Airport (LAU).
How many airlines fly from Lamu?
There are 4 airlines flying from Lamu to 4 airports around the world, as of May 2024.
Which airlines fly from Lamu?
FlexFlight, Executive Airlines and Safarilink Aviation operate most flights from Lamu. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Lamu?
There are no alliances flying from Lamu at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there from Lamu?
There are roughly 343 flights departing from Lamu every month (or 77 flights each week), to a total of 4 airports - all within Kenya.
What is the official name of Lamu Airport?
The official name of Lamu Airport is Mwana Airport.
What is the airport code of Lamu Airport?
The airport code of Lamu Airport is LAU.
What are the most popular flights from Lamu?
Malindi, Mombasa and Nairobi are the 3 most popular routes from Lamu. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Lamu, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Lamu?
| Lamu to Malindi | 25m |
| Lamu to Mombasa | 40m |
| Lamu to Nairobi | 1h 20m |
