What is the nearest airport to Malawi?

The nearest airport to Malawi is Lilongwe (LLW) Airport which is 59.1 km away.

How long does it take to get to Blantyre from the Airport?

It takes 4h 56m to get from Blantyre to Lilongwe (LLW) Airport.

How do I get to Blantyre?

We recommend flying to Lilongwe (LLW) Airport, which is 259.1 km away from Blantyre. The bus from Lilongwe (LLW) to Blantyre takes 4h 56m.

How to get to Malawi from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	16 min
Distance	59 km
Average price	$70
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

16 min

Distance

59 km

Average price

$70

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Malawi

The nearest airport to Malawi is Blantyre (BLZ). However, there are better options for getting to Malawi. Sososo Coaches operates a bus from Lilongwe to Blantyre once daily. Tickets cost $44 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

Recommended airport

Lilongwe (LLW)
1. bus
4h 56m
$51–52

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Other nearby airports

Blantyre (BLZ)
1. taxi
Fastest
16 min
Cheapest
$3–4
Mfuwe (MFU)
1. car
8h 1m
$96–138
Tete (TET)
1. car
3h 14m
$37–53
Jeki (JEK)
1. car
18h 16m
$165–238

Important airports for Malawi

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Blantyre Airport
12.2 km

Frequently asked questions

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