Non-stop flights to Lilongwe (LLW)
Lilongwe International Airport (Kumuzu Airport) is the largest airport in Malawi. It is Malawi's main international airport. In total there are 9 airports around the world that have direct flights to Lilongwe, spread around 9 cities in 8 countries. Currently, there is one domestic flight to Lilongwe.
Lilongwe is mainly known for its nightlife.
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All direct flights to Lilongwe Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Lilongwe Best time to visit Lilongwe Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 215 flights arriving at Lilongwe Airport, which are 49 flights per week or 7 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Lilongwe are routes from Blantyre (BLZ) in Malawi and Johannesburg (JNB) in South Africa. These two routes together are operated 98 times this month, and make up for 46% of all monthly arrivals at Lilongwe International Airport (Kumuzu Airport).
The longest flight to Lilongwe LLW is departing from Addis Ababa (ADD). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and covers a distance of 1,609 miles (2,589 km).
List of all direct flights to Lilongwe
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Lilongwe, 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 Lilongwe.
Airlines flying to Lilongwe
Currently, there are 3 airlines that fly to Lilongwe. Most flights to Lilongwe are operated by Ethiopian Airlines, as they connect 8 airports to LLW. That’s around 4 times as much as Kenya Airways, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Lilongwe. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all LLW flights:
What is the best time to visit Lilongwe?
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical
Lilongwe is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.
You can visit Lilongwe any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .
Business class flights to Lilongwe
There are 9 airports that have flights to Lilongwe in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to LLW are listed below:
International flights to Lilongwe
Flights from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Lilongwe
Lubumbashi is the only city in Democratic Republic of the Congo with direct flights to Lilongwe. From Lubumbashi, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance). This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
All flights from Democratic Republic of the Congo
Flights from Ethiopia to Lilongwe
In Ethiopia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Lilongwe is Addis Ababa. From Addis Ababa, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Ethiopia
Flights from Kenya to Lilongwe
There is 1 airport in Kenya that has a direct connection to Lilongwe, which is Nairobi. From Nairobi, you can fly non-stop with Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) or Kenya Airways (SkyTeam).
All flights from Kenya
Flights from Mozambique to Lilongwe
Nampula is the only city in Mozambique with direct flights to Lilongwe. From Nampula, direct flights are offered by Kenya Airways (SkyTeam).
All flights from Mozambique
Flights from South Africa to Lilongwe
There is 1 airport in South Africa that has a direct connection to Lilongwe, which is Johannesburg. From Johannesburg, you can fly non-stop with Airlink or Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from South Africa
Flights from Uganda to Lilongwe
Entebbe is the only city in Uganda with direct flights to Lilongwe. From Entebbe, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Uganda
Flights from Zambia to Lilongwe
In Zambia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Lilongwe is Lusaka. From Lusaka, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Zambia
Flights from Zimbabwe to Lilongwe
There is 1 airport in Zimbabwe that has a direct connection to Lilongwe, which is Harare. From Harare, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Zimbabwe
Domestic flights to Lilongwe
Flights from Malawi to Lilongwe
There is just one domestic flight to Lilongwe, which is between Lilongwe and Blantyre. From Blantyre, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Malawi
Alternative airports near Lilongwe
Flying to an alternative airport near Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe (LLW) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) 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 into Lilongwe?
The most convenient airport to fly into Lilongwe is Lilongwe International Airport (Kumuzu Airport) (LLW).
How many airlines fly to Lilongwe?
There are 3 airlines flying to Lilongwe from 9 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Lilongwe?
Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways and Airlink operate most flights to Lilongwe. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Lilongwe?
Star Alliance and SkyTeam are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Lilongwe.
How many nonstop flights are there to Lilongwe?
There are roughly 215 flights arriving at Lilongwe every month (or 49 flights each week), from a total of 9 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 to Lilongwe?
Blantyre, Johannesburg and Addis Ababa are the 3 most popular routes to Lilongwe. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Lilongwe, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Lilongwe?
| Blantyre to Lilongwe | 40m |
| Johannesburg to Lilongwe | 2h 30m |
| Addis Ababa to Lilongwe | 4h |
| Nairobi to Lilongwe | 2h 15m |
| Entebbe to Lilongwe | 2h 5m |
