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— LLW
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Malawi in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Malawi
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Malawi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 July 2026.

Fri 2/1018:25
LHR
-
LLW
1 stop30h 45m
Kenya Airways
Fri 18/1212:35
LLW
-
LHR
1 stop28h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 19/7£855
Mon 24/811:00
LGW
-
LLW
1 stop25h 30m
Kenya Airways
Sat 19/914:15
LLW
-
LGW
2 stops17h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/7£855
Thu 20/810:10
LGW
-
LLW
3 stops22h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 13/910:20
LLW
-
LGW
2 stops21h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/7£855
Sun 6/918:25
LHR
-
LLW
1 stop22h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sat 28/1114:15
LLW
-
LHR
1 stop27h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/7£858
Mon 5/1015:20
LHR
-
LLW
2 stops21h 10m
Kenya Airways
Thu 19/1110:15
LLW
-
LHR
2 stops31h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/7£858
Thu 1/1011:45
LHR
-
LLW
3 stops23h 00m
Kenya Airways
Thu 22/1010:20
LLW
-
LHR
2 stops30h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/7£862

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Find the latest flights to Malawi in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 21 July 2026.

Return from

£855

One-way from

£500

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,179
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 2/10-18/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 40m total
  • London to Lilongwe
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 35m total
  • London to Malawi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£214 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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LondonLilongwe

LHR - LLW

LHRLLW

London Heathrow

Mon 17/8

18:25-13:30

1 stop18h 05m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 13/9

10:20-16:15

2 stops30h 55m

£866

LondonLilongwe

LHR - LLW

LHRLLW

London Heathrow

Thu 1/10

15:00-13:30

2 stops45h 30m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 22/10

10:20-16:15

2 stops30h 55m

£871

LondonLilongwe

LGW - LLW

LGWLLW

London Gatwick

Sun 4/10

10:10-09:40

3 stops22h 30m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 23/12

08:10-05:40

3 stops23h 30m

£882

LondonLilongwe

LGW - LLW

LGWLLW

London Gatwick

Thu 15/10

10:10-09:40

3 stops22h 30m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 7/11

08:10-05:40

3 stops23h 30m

£893

LondonLilongwe

LGW - LLW

LGWLLW

London Gatwick

Sun 4/10

10:10-09:40

3 stops22h 30m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 19/12

10:20-05:40

2 stops21h 20m

£893

LondonLilongwe

LGW - LLW

LGWLLW

London Gatwick

Mon 5/10

10:10-09:40

3 stops22h 30m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 12/12

08:10-05:40

3 stops23h 30m

£893

LondonLilongwe

LGW - LLW

LGWLLW

London Gatwick

Sun 13/9

10:10-09:40

3 stops22h 30m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 20/9

08:10-06:20

3 stops47h 10m

£928

LondonLilongwe

LGW - LLW

LGWLLW

London Gatwick

Thu 15/10

10:10-13:10

1 stop26h 00m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 8/11

14:25-05:40

1 stop17h 15m

£934
Fastest return journey

LondonLilongwe

LHR - LLW

LHRLLW

London Heathrow

Tue 6/10

17:10-09:30

2 stops15h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 14/11

03:30-15:30

1 stop14h 00m

£938

LondonLilongwe

LGW - LLW

LGWLLW

London Gatwick

Mon 14/9

10:10-15:00

2 stops27h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 2/10

16:45-06:20

2 stops38h 35m

£943

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Malawi

How long is the flight to Malawi?

On average, a flight from London to Malawi takes 26 hours 11 minutes. Flights to Malawi from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Malawi?

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

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From £603
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From £620
KLM
KLM
From £662
Emirates
Emirates
From £689

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Malawi?

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

Rainfall in Malawi by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malawi 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 Malawi when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Malawi by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malawi, 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).

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

The price you pay for your flight to Malawi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Malawi?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Malawi in the last few years. This data was updated on 21 July 2026.
The most popular places in Malawi to fly to are Lilongwe and Blantyre.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malawi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malawi. 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 Malawi. Reviews last updated 21 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways to Malawi to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,543 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,543 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,543 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,010 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,543 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
312 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,543 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

FAQs about flying to Malawi

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Malawi 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 Malawi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Malawi?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Malawi.

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

    Blantyre Chileka is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malawi. One-way flights to Blantyre Chileka typically cost £167, while return flights cost around £290.

  • How much is a return flight to Malawi?

    A return flight to Malawi will typically cost around £295, however they can be found for as little as £290.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Malawi depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Malawi, London offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 55 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. Sigma Court Apartment 3,Entire home in Lilongwe, Malawi is the closest property to Lilongwe Intl (5.0 mi away from Lilongwe Intl).

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