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Cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Lilongwe

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration2 h and 15 mFlights between Nairobi and Lilongwe take, on average, 2 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£275Cheapest price for a flight between Nairobi and Lilongwe found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportJomo Kenyatta International AirportWhen flying from Nairobi to Lilongwe

Destination airportLilongwe Kamuzu International AirportFor the route from Nairobi to Lilongwe

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Nairobi to Lilongwe

Airlines flying this routeEthiopian Airlines, Kenya AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between Nairobi to Lilongwe

One-way average Price£363The average price for a flight Nairobi - Lilongwe at Opodo is £363, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookOctoberAccording to real data June is the most popular time to book a flight to Lilongwe when departing from Nairobi

Exchange rate

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Last checked on Sun 08/11

Distance: 901 mi

Nairobi airports

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Lilongwe airports

Lilongwe Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Book your Nairobi to Lilongwe flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Nairobi to Lilongwe (Malawi) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £275, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Nairobi to Lilongwe takes roughly 2 h and 15 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Nairobi–Lilongwe route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Arrival airport: Lilongwe Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)

Tips for cheaper flights from Nairobi to Lilongwe

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Nairobi to Lilongwe:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Lilongwe. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Nairobi to Lilongwe

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Nairobi to Lilongwe?

When you fly from Nairobi to Lilongwe the average price is £363. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Lilongwe at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Nairobi to Lilongwe is 275 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

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

The most popular months to book a flight from Nairobi to Lilongwe are June, September and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Nairobi to Lilongwe?

The best time of the year to go to Lilongwe when flying from Nairobi depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, October is the top 1º month to fly to Lilongwe from Nairobi in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, February and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Nairobi - Lilongwe.

How long does the flight take to go from Nairobi to Lilongwe?

The total flight time between Nairobi and Lilongwe is of around 2 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 900.64 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Nairobi and Lilongwe?

The main airport route flying between Nairobi and Lilongwe is: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Lilongwe Kamuzu International Airport(LLW). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Nairobi to Lilongwe?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Nairobi to Lilongwe are:

Kenya Airways.
Ethiopian Airlines.

Ethiopian Airlines

South African Airlink

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