Flights to Malawi

Flights to Malawi

Malawi has a total of 9 airports, 4 of these airports handle international flights. With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. 5 of these airports exclusively serve domestic flights. All airports in Malawi together handle 1,193 flights this month, departing from 20 airports in 9 countries, operated by 4 different airlines — none of them are a low-cost carrier. You can fly to Malawi in Economy and Business Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Malawi. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Malawi.

For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Star Alliance or SkyTeam. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.

Destinations in Malawi

Explore Malawi!

Discover all 9 destinations in Malawi. The most popular airports are in Lilongwe, Blantyre, Salima, Liwonde Mvuu Camp and Likoma Island. Collectively, the top 5 airports in these cities handle over 79% of all arriving flights this month.

Below is the full list of destinations in Malawi, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.

Airlines flying to Malawi

When planning your trip to Malawi, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 4 airlines offer direct flights to the country — none of which are low-cost airlines. The most popular airline is Ulendo Airlink, they handle 65% of all flights arriving here: a total of 775 flights this month.

Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity.

What is the best time to visit Malawi?

Malawi has destinations with multiple climate types which are tropical, humid subtropical and subtropical destinations. This means that the best time to visit depends on the destination you choose. However, considering most destinations and their weather, the best time to explore Malawi as a whole is from May to October, during late autumn to mid-spring. In the sections below, you can find the ideal visiting time for each specific destination. We've categorized them by climate type to help you plan your trip and to visit Malawi at the best time of the year!

🌴  Tropical destinations

The tropical spots in Malawi are famous for their consistently warm temperatures, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year, along with high humidity and rainfall, especially in rainforest and monsoon areas.

Because Malawi is located South of the equator, the dry season is from May to October. Therefore, this period is best for visiting tropical destinations. During these months it is mainly dry, while in the wet season it can rain for days. Temperatures are high throughout the year as is the humidity. As of today, you can fly directly to 6 tropical destinations, which can be found below:

🌐 South of the equator

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical destinations

The Humid Subtropical or Warm Temperate destinations in Malawi have hot, humid summers — with temperatures around 30°C (86°F) — and mild to cool winters, with year-round rainfall that often peaks during the summer months. These places are known for their lively cities, diverse natural landscapes, and a wide range of outdoor activities.

Malawi has 2 Warm Temperate / Humid Subtropical destinations that you can fly to. Although those destinations can be visited throughout the year, it is recommended to visit from April to June, or from August to October.

🌺  Subtropical destinations

The subtropical destinations in Malawi are known for their year-round warmth — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). Destinations are characterized by vibrant cities, diverse ecosystems, and outdoor activities. Whether it's relaxing by the water, exploring lush forests, or enjoying urban culture, subtropical regions provide a perfect blend of nature, adventure, and leisure.

There is one subtropical destination in Malawi at the moment accessible by plane. This destination can be visited all year round but is best to visit in the dry season from late March to May or from August to early November. During this period, temperatures are still pleasant because of the warm and long summer while precipitation is limited as the wet season is over.

Countries with direct flights to Malawi

From which countries can you fly non-stop?

Below is a list of all 8 countries that have non-stop flights to Malawi, including the number of airports that offer those flights:

Airports with direct flights to Malawi

This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Malawi. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 11 airports across 8 countries and 1 continents offer direct flights to 9 airports in Malawi.

Flying Business Class to Malawi

Where can you fly to in Business Class?

In total, there are 12 airports across 9 countries that provide business class flights to Malawi. As of today, you can arrive at 2 airports in Business Class. (Lilongwe or Blantyre Airport).

Departure airports with Business Class flights

Business Class airports in Malawi

Domestic flights across Malawi

With a total of 40 domestic routes, there are many flights within Malawi that make it easy to travel around the country. Lilongwe, Blantyre, Salima and Liwonde Mvuu Camp have the most domestic connections, helpful to know when planning your trip.

Ulendo Airlink is responsible for 85% of these domestic flights (775 in August) and is therefore a very suitable airline for flying domestically. The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.

International flights from Africa to Malawi

There are 11 cities spread across 8 countries in Africa that offer international flights to Malawi. Those cities offer direct flights to one of 4 airports in the country. As of today the best direct connections out of Africa are from South Africa, Ethiopia and Kenya.

Lilongwe is the most popular airport for international travelers from Africa with 156 flights in August, representing 56% of all flights arriving from Africa. The majority of those flights are operated by Ethiopian Airlines, which handles 71% of all international flights.

In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:

Flights from South Africa to Malawi

From South Africa you can fly non-stop from Johannesburg Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Malawi. In total there are 2 direct routes from South Africa, operated by 2 different airlines — Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines.

South Africa to Malawi with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 18 airports in South Africa offer flights to 2 destinations in Malawi with a single stop:

Flights from Ethiopia to Malawi

From Ethiopia you can fly non-stop from Addis Ababa Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Malawi. In total there are 2 direct routes from Ethiopia, operated by Ethiopian Airlines.

Ethiopia to Malawi with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 25 airports in Ethiopia offer flights to 2 destinations in Malawi that require just one stop:

Flights from Kenya to Malawi

From Kenya you can fly non-stop from Nairobi Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Malawi: Lilongwe. This is the only non-stop flight route from Kenya to Malawi, operated by 2 different airlines — Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways.

Kenya to Malawi with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 7 airports in Kenya offer flights to 2 destinations in Malawi that require just one stop:

Flights from Tanzania to Malawi

From Tanzania you can fly non-stop from Dar es Salaam Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Malawi: Blantyre. This is the only non-stop flight route from Tanzania to Malawi, operated by Ethiopian Airlines.

Tanzania to Malawi with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 17 airports in Tanzania offer flights to 2 destinations in Malawi that require just one stop:

Flights from Zimbabwe to Malawi

From Zimbabwe you can fly non-stop from Harare Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Malawi: Lilongwe. This is the only non-stop flight route from Zimbabwe to Malawi, operated by Ethiopian Airlines.

Zimbabwe to Malawi with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in Zimbabwe offer flights to 2 destinations in Malawi with a single stop:

Flights from Zambia to Malawi

From Zambia you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and visit any of the 3 destinations in Malawi. In total there are 4 direct routes from Zambia, operated by 2 different airlines — Ulendo Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines.

Zambia to Malawi with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 8 airports in Zambia offer flights to 4 destinations in Malawi with a single stop:

Flights from Uganda to Malawi

From Uganda you can fly non-stop from Entebbe Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Malawi: Lilongwe. This is the only non-stop flight route from Uganda to Malawi, operated by Ethiopian Airlines.

Uganda to Malawi with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 3 airports in Uganda offer flights to Lilongwe Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Mozambique to Malawi

You can fly non-stop from 3 airports in Mozambique, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Malawi. In total there are 3 direct routes from Mozambique, operated by 2 different airlines — Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways.

Mozambique to Malawi with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 3 airports in Mozambique offer flights to 2 destinations in Malawi that require just one stop:

Most popular routes to Malawi

Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Malawi, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.

Popular routes to Malawi with a stopover

If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Malawi, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.

Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.

To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Malawi!

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