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— LLW
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
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Flights to Lilongwe in 2024

Find the latest flights to Lilongwe in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 1,032,784 searches and data was last updated on 18 October 2024.

Return from

£669

One-way from

£445

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£755
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/11-27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • London to Lilongwe
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 35m total
  • London to Lilongwe
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lilongwe. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 October 2024.

Sat 23/1117:25LHR - LLW
1 stop18h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 3/1214:25LLW - LHR
2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/10£742
Tue 5/1120:15LHR - LLW
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 21/1114:45LLW - LHR
1 stop17h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10£797
Sat 16/1114:00LGW - LLW
3 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/1108:10LLW - LGW
3 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10£1,029
Thu 28/1110:00LGW - LLW
3 stops27h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 2/116:00LLW - LGW
3 stops39h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10£1,208
Sat 16/1120:15STN - LLW
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/1114:25LLW - STN
3 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10£1,275
Sat 16/1110:00LCY - LLW
2 stops49h 35mKLM
Sat 23/1114:25LLW - LCY
3 stops29h 15mKLM
Deal found 17/10£1,542
Sat 16/1108:55LGW - LLW
2 stops50h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 23/1113:50LLW - LGW
2 stops42h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/10£1,548
Tue 10/1207:45LCY - LLW
2 stops27h 50mKenya Airways
Thu 16/114:25LLW - LCY
3 stops31h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/10£1,705
Sun 22/1217:15LCY - LLW
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/113:50LLW - LCY
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10£2,787

Find flights to Lilongwe within your budget

Locate flights to Lilongwe that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 1,032,784 searches and data was last updated on 18 October 2024.

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£669 - £2,787

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London HeathrowLilongwe Intl

LHR - LLW

LHRLLW

London Heathrow

Wed 13/11

1 stop14h 35m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 27/11

1 stop17h 50m

£669

London HeathrowLilongwe Intl

LHR - LLW

LHRLLW

London Heathrow

Sat 23/11

1 stop18h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 3/12

2 stops27h 05m

£742

London GatwickLilongwe Intl

LGW - LLW

LGWLLW

London Gatwick

Sat 16/11

3 stops44h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 23/11

3 stops23h 30m

£1,029

London GatwickLilongwe Intl

LGW - LLW

LGWLLW

London Gatwick

Thu 28/11

3 stops27h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 2/1

3 stops39h 40m

£1,208

London StanstedLilongwe Intl

STN - LLW

STNLLW

London Stansted

Sat 16/11

2 stops38h 55m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 23/11

3 stops23h 40m

£1,275

London CityLilongwe Intl

LCY - LLW

LCYLLW

London City

Sat 16/11

2 stops49h 35m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 23/11

3 stops29h 15m

£1,542

London GatwickLilongwe Intl

LGW - LLW

LGWLLW

London Gatwick

Sat 16/11

2 stops50h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 23/11

2 stops42h 15m

£1,548

London CityLilongwe Intl

LCY - LLW

LCYLLW

London City

Tue 10/12

2 stops27h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 16/1

3 stops31h 10m

£1,705

London CityLilongwe Intl

LCY - LLW

LCYLLW

London City

Sun 22/12

2 stops17h 55m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 4/1

2 stops28h 50m

£2,787

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Travel insights for flights to Lilongwe

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When is the best time to book a flight to Lilongwe?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Lilongwe. Price data was last updated on 11 October 2024.

The best time to book flights to Lilongwe is 46 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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How long is the flight to Lilongwe?

On average, a flight from London to Lilongwe takes 24 hours 12 minutes. Flights to Lilongwe from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Lilongwe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Lilongwe. Price data was last updated on 13 October 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Lilongwe should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lilongwe?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Lilongwe are Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways and KLM.

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From £758

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From £718

KLM

KLM

From £690

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lilongwe?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Lilongwe are KLM, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Lilongwe by month

Plan your trip to Lilongwe by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lilongwe ranges from 0.0 - 210.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Lilongwe when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Lilongwe by month

Plan your trip to Lilongwe by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lilongwe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lilongwe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lilongwe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lilongwe. Reviews last updated 18 October 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways to Lilongwe to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,361 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Liked the service, seating was ok but the seat supports where in a way that one couldn’t stretch your legs

KLM
7.8
Good
1,361 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,361 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Liked the service, seating was ok but the seat supports where in a way that one couldn’t stretch your legs

Qatar Airways
7.6
Good
3,924 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,361 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Liked the service, seating was ok but the seat supports where in a way that one couldn’t stretch your legs

Ethiopian Air
7.3
Good
785 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,361 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Liked the service, seating was ok but the seat supports where in a way that one couldn’t stretch your legs

Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
302 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,361 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Liked the service, seating was ok but the seat supports where in a way that one couldn’t stretch your legs

City overview

Named for the Lilongwe River, this interesting city is the second largest city in Malawi and also its capital. The city is found in central Malawi near the Zambian and Mozambique border. For lovers of nature and wildlife, the area abounds with natural areas and of course Lake Malawi. The Lilongwe Wildlife Centre takes in orphaned wildlife from all over Malawi and is a great opportunity to meet their resident lion and leopard as well as a variety of other species. Also in the Old Town is the Lilongwe Market where you will find a good selection of food and drink as well as soak up the culture and socialise with locals. The First World War memorial clock tower represents the colonial history of the area and is a popular landmark in Lilongwe.

The Nature Sanctuary can be found between the Old Town and the city centre and is an indigenous woodland reserve with informative walks, birds and mammals to enjoy. The city is very green and grassland areas are to be found and enjoyed quite close to the city centre. You can find international and African cuisine at a number of restaurants in the city. At the Kumbali Cultural Village you can enjoy traditional African dancing, drumming and authentic Malawian dishes.

Getting around Lilongwe

As the city of Lilongwe is very spread out, getting around by foot can prove difficult, therefore taxis and mini buses are advised.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Flights to Lilongwe will arrive at Kamazu International Airport (LLW). Getting to the city is reasonably easy and you can choose from a number of public transportation options namely rental car, bus and rail. The city is located about 12 miles (20 km) from the airport.

  • When is the best time to fly to Lilongwe?

    The city has a humid subtropical climate which gravitates towards a subtropical highland climate. That means that winters are mild and summers are very warm and pleasant. Since the city is at a high altitude, temperatures are lower than would be the norm in a subtropical climate. The hot season from mid-August to November can be very hot and travellers are advised to protect themselves against UV burns from the sun. May and November are the most pleasant times to take flights to Lilongwe, with temperatures that are not too hot or too cold. The off-peak season is the least expensive time in the city and this is the ideal period to visit. This time of the year will offer cheap flights to Lilongwe and the lowest rates on accommodation and activities. From December to March is the short, wet season and a long dry season which lasts for the remainder of the year. June and July are considerably cooler than the rest of the year. Many tourists prefer to avoid booking flights to Lilongwe during the very rainy months, opting instead for the drier periods in the city. Since malaria occurs in the area, the wet season is often much quieter than the rest of the year as is the hot season.

  • What does LLW mean?

    This is defined as Lilongwe Intl Airport (LLW). Codes like LLW are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lilongwe?

    For a flight to Lilongwe, you will be flying into Lilongwe Intl. Lilongwe Intl (LLW) is just 12.7 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Lilongwe if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lilongwe on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Lilongwe?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, KLM is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lilongwe.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Lilongwe?

    Lilongwe Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lilongwe. One-way flights to Lilongwe Intl typically cost £44, while return flights cost around £71.

  • How much is a return flight to Lilongwe?

    A return flight to Lilongwe will typically cost around £106, however they can be found for as little as £92.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Lilongwe depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Lilongwe, London offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Lilongwe Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lilongwe Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lilongwe Intl?

    Yes. Lilongwe Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Avon Garden Apartments Area 25 is the closest property to Lilongwe Intl (7.0 mi away from Lilongwe Intl).

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