Travelling from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Lilongwe International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Lusaka and Lilongwe are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Each week, there are five Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Lilongwe International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, pick the 13:45 Ethiopian Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 13:45 with Ethiopian Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LUN to LLW flight.
Flying during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Lilongwe (and then seeing more of Malawi!) is easy with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Lilongwe International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Lilongwe International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between LUN and LLW include:
RG Mugabe International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW)
229 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Lilongwe International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 395 €. These fares may change based on availability.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LUN to LLW.
The cheapest month for flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Lilongwe International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LUN to LLW.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Lilongwe International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
When it comes to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport's on-time performance, 75.34% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Lusaka to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LUN? If you've booked an early flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Lilongwe International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lilongwe International Airport (LLW)
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Lilongwe International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD, Europcar or FlexWays and explore beyond Lilongwe's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Lilongwe International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) to central Lilongwe
From Lilongwe International Airport, Lilongwe is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Lilongwe International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Lilongwe. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Lilongwe International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Lilongwe, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LUN to LLW in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malawi
Lilongwe has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Malawi you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres south-east of Lilongwe, a visit to Blantyre will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like St Michael and All Angels Church, Castel Malawi Brewery and Mount Soche.
Mzuzu is another favourite destination in Malawi and is around 290 kilometres north of Lilongwe. No trip is complete without dropping by Museum, Mzuzu Dam and Chinese Garden.