Airport
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)
Kamuzu International Airport is the main gateway to Lilongwe, Malawi's capital, and the wider central region. Compare private transfer options to the city centre, nearby towns and onward destinations, and plan your arrival and departure with ease.
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Luggage
About Kamuzu International Airport
Kamuzu International Airport is the main international airport serving Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, and the wider central region. The modern airport complex began operations in January 2003 and has since become the country's principal gateway for scheduled domestic and international flights.
Located at Lumbadzi, around 20–25 kilometres north of central Lilongwe, the airport connects the capital to regional and international destinations and serves both business and leisure travellers. Its passenger facilities are arranged across two terminals, with one handling domestic flights and the other dedicated to international services.
The airport is reached from the city by taxi or hired car, as public transport options are limited, with journey times typically around 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic and road conditions.
Passengers can use on-site restaurants, cafés, duty-free and gift shopping, banking services and onward transport options, making Kamuzu International Airport a practical entry point for visitors to Malawi's central region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Kamuzu International Airport has two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 primarily handles domestic flights, while Terminal 2 is dedicated to international services. During recent renovations of the older Terminal 1 building, domestic operations have temporarily been handled from Terminal 2.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Kamuzu International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Kamuzu International Airport to hotels, city destinations, business districts and other locations across Lilongwe and central Malawi.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Lilongwe.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Kamuzu International Airport for independent travel around Lilongwe and onward journeys to destinations such as Lake Malawi or Blantyre.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Kamuzu International Airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations in the region.
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