Malawi Map
Malawi's main airport is Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), located 26km/16mi from the capital, Lilongwe. Some international flights arrive at Chileka International Airport (BLZ), 16km/10mi from Blantyre, in southern Malawi.
Onward travel is by either small aircraft or car. Self-drive is a viable option. If you’re on a package tour, your local tour operator will arrange pickup from the airport and all further transportation as part of the tour.
Flights & Airlines to Malawi
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Domestic Airlines & Flights in Malawi
The national carrier only runs domestic flights between Lilongwe and Blantyre. A more versatile option is offered by Nyasa Express, which offers scheduled flights between Lilongwe, Likoma Island and Mfuwe (for South Luangwa National Park in Zambia). It also offers charter flights to most other domestic tourist destinations.
- Malawi Airlines (Flies between Lilongwe and Blantyre)
- Nyasa Express (Flies to tourist destinations)
Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
Entry requirements can change, so please contact your local Malawian embassy/high commission to verify that the information below is current.
- A passport is required for all foreign visitors and has to be valid for at least six months.
- Passports must have at least three empty pages.
- Citizens of more than 70 countries no longer require a tourist visa.
- Visa regulations and e-visa applications (including countries whose nationals don’t need a visa) can be obtained at https://evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance.
- Tourist visas may initially only be valid for 30 days. They can be extended for up to three months for a small fee at local immigration offices; be sure to visit two to three days before your visa expires.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country, a yellow-fever vaccination certificate may be required.
- For more information, please check the website of your local Malawian embassy/high commission or the government travel advisories below:
- Australia
www.smartraveller.gov.au - Canada
travel.gc.ca - EU member states
ec.europa.eu - Ireland
www.ireland.ie - New Zealand
www.safetravel.govt.nz - United Kingdom
www.gov.uk - United States
travel.state.gov
- Australia