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Malawi, Africa

Malawi, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in Southeast Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north and northeast, and Mozambique to the east, south, and southwest.

Type CityPopulation 22,224,282

Why go

  • Country in Southeastern Africa.
  • Served by Mponongo Airstrip.

History

Malawi, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in Southeast Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north and northeast, and Mozambique to the east, south, and southwest. Malawi spans over 118,484 km2 (45,747 sq mi) and has a population of 22,224,282. Lilongwe is its capital and largest city.

Airports

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) 34 km to the centre
Lumbadzi, LI, MW — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 6 airlines (Ethiopian Airlines, Air France, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Lusaka, Nairobi, Blantyre, Dar Es Salaam, Harare… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 6 direct destinations
  • Ethiopian Airlines ET (DH8, 737-800) · 4 routes: Blantyre, Dar Es Salaam, Harare, Lusaka
  • Air France AF (Embraer 190, 737-800) · 2 routes: Lusaka*, Nairobi*
  • Kenya Airways KQ (767-300, Embraer 190, 737-800, Embraer 170) · 2 routes: Lusaka, Nairobi
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (Embraer 190, 737-800, EMJ) · 2 routes: Lusaka*, Nairobi*
  • Proflight Commuter Services P0 (J41) · 1 route: Lusaka
  • South African Airways SA (A330-200, A340-300, 737-800) · 1 route: Johannesburg

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Mponongo Airstrip 25 km to the centre
Mponongo, MC, MW
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Mponongo Airstrip. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Malawi, Africa. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences