Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Lilongwe to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lilongwe and Nairobi takes around 2.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Lilongwe and Nairobi?

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The flight distance between Lilongwe and Nairobi is 1430 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Lilongwe and Nairobi?

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Several carriers operate flights between Lilongwe and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Lilongwe?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lilongwe and London, Johannesburg, Blantyre, Dar es Salaam, New York, New Delhi, Boston, Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul, Mombasa, Shanghai, Reykjavik, Mount Kilimanjaro, Chandigarh, Prague, Salt Lake City, Cape Town, Tokyo, Perth, Cairo.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and London, Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu, Eldoret, Ukunda, Manchester, Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam, Entebbe, Zanzibar, Cape Town, Lamu, Perth, Belfast, Kuala Lumpur, Kigali, Lusaka, Mogadishu, Addis Ababa.

Question 6

What airports are near Lilongwe?

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The main airport in Lilongwe is Lilongwe International. It is also served by Lilongwe International, Mfuwe.

Question 7

What airports are near Nairobi?

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The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Lilongwe and Nairobi?

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Currently, you can fly between Lilongwe and Nairobi with Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Safarilink Aviation, South African Airways, Airlink.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Lilongwe and Nairobi?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lilongwe and Nairobi, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Lilongwe and Nairobi?

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Traveling between Lilongwe and Nairobi, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Lilongwe?

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There are a number of airports in and around Lilongwe. The main one is Lilongwe International and other nearby airports include Lilongwe International, Mfuwe

Question 12

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

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There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lilongwe and Nairobi depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Lilongwe, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lilongwe and Nairobi arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Lilongwe and Nairobi depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Lilongwe, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Lilongwe and Nairobi arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£233
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£499
Cheapest round-trip	£492
Average round-trip	£714
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Kenya Bus Service (Route 34)	45-90 min	KES 100 – KES 150; approximately $0.75–1.15 USD	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Matatu (shared minibus)	40-80 min	KES 80 – KES 150; approximately $0.60–1.15 USD	frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)	local experience
Taxi (metered/negotiated)	30-60 min	KES 2,000 – KES 3,500; approximately $15–27 USD; negotiate before departure	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Uber/Bolt	30-60 min	KES 1,200 – KES 2,500; approximately $9–19 USD; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Private transfer (pre-booked)	30-60 min	KES 3,500 – KES 6,000; approximately $27–46 USD; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	business travelers

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Taxi	15-40 min	KES 800 – KES 1,500; approximately $6–12 USD	on-demand (traffic dependent)	domestic flight connections
Uber/Bolt	15-40 min	KES 500 – KES 1,200; approximately $4–9 USD	on-demand (traffic dependent)	quick city access

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Kenya Airways	---	---	---	---	2	---	2
Ethiopian Airlines	---	---	1	---	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 8 total	Daily flights: 1.14 average	Most flights: Friday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
Kenya Airways	2	---	---	---	2	---	2
Ethiopian Airlines	---	---	1	---	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 10 total	Daily flights: 1.43 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	No
Safarilink Aviation	XLK	F2	Yes
South African Airways	SAA	SA	No
Airlink	LNK	4Z	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	6°C	-1°C
February	8°C	0°C
March	12°C	2°C
April	16°C	6°C
May	20°C	9°C
June	25°C	14°C
July	28°C	16°C
August	27°C	16°C
September	22°C	12°C
October	17°C	8°C
November	11°C	3°C
December	7°C	0°C

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