Non-stop flights to Lamu (LAU)
Mwana Airport is a small airport in Kenya. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Lamu.
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All direct flights to Lamu Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Lamu Best time to visit Lamu Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 87 flights arriving at Lamu Airport, which are 21 flights per week or 3 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Lamu are routes from Malindi (MYD) in Kenya and Nairobi (NBO), also in Kenya. These two routes together are operated 87 times this month, and make up for 100% of all monthly arrivals at Mwana Airport.
The longest flight to Lamu LAU is departing from Nairobi (NBO). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes and covers a distance of 282 miles (454 km).
List of all direct flights to Lamu
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Lamu, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Lamu.
Airlines flying to Lamu
Currently, there are 3 airlines that fly to Lamu. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all LAU flights:
What is the best time to visit Lamu?
🌴 Tropical
Lamu is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Since Lamu is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.
International flights to Lamu
Currently there are no international flights to Lamu. The only flights to Lamu are domestic flights within Kenya. To get to Lamu from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Nairobi or Malindi.
Domestic flights to Lamu
Flights from Kenya to Lamu
There are 2 airports in Kenya that have non-stop domestic flights to Lamu.
From Malindi, you can fly non-stop with FlexFlight or Safarilink Aviation.
From Nairobi, the only airline with direct flights is Jambojet.
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Alternative airports near Lamu
Flying to an alternative airport near Lamu could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. The only alternative airport to Lamu (LAU) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) 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 into Lamu?
The most convenient airport to fly into Lamu is Mwana Airport (LAU).
How many airlines fly to Lamu?
There are 3 airlines flying to Lamu from 2 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Lamu?
FlexFlight, Safarilink Aviation and Jambojet operate most flights to Lamu. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Lamu?
There are no alliances flying to Lamu at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Lamu?
There are roughly 87 flights arriving at Lamu every month (or 21 flights each week), from a total of 2 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 to Lamu?
Malindi and Nairobi are the only airports with flights to Lamu.
How long is the flight to Lamu?
| Malindi to Lamu | 30m |
| Nairobi to Lamu | 1h 20m |
