How to find cheap flights to Lamu Manda Airport (LAU)
At the moment, $858 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Lamu Manda Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to LAU for $2,206.
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To find cheap tickets to Lamu, where Lamu Manda Airport is located, book one month before your journey. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best deals.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of securing cheap flights to Lamu. This will give you more options for where to start and end your trip, along with different prices.
Search for plane tickets to Lamu Manda Airport that have a stop or two. Indirect routes are often cheaper. After your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Lamu
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Lamu is typically June.
If you can be flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to LAU.
February is the most popular month for flights to LAU. Go then if you're eager to experience Lamu at its liveliest.
The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Book your plane tickets to Lamu then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. March brings the warmest days in Lamu, with averages of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
August sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 22ºC (72ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February is your safest bet for clearer skies. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Lamu.
April has the wettest weather. You can expect around 14 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to Lamu Manda Airport (LAU): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Lamu Manda Airport, these popular airlines make travelling to Lamu easy:
You'll be touching down in the UTC+3 timezone at LAU.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to LAU? These hotels close to Lamu Manda Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
Getting to central Lamu from Lamu Manda Airport (LAU)
The distance from LAU to central Lamu is about 6 kilometres.
Once you've touched down from your flight to LAU, the drive to the centre takes around 15 minutes.
The ride on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Lamu is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to add to your short list:
Lamu highlights
Put these leading sights high on your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Lamu:
Lamu Fort: Around 0.16 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Siyu Fort: Looking for more reasons to visit Lamu? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 0.16 kilometres north of the city centre.
How to get to Witu from Lamu Manda Airport (LAU)
Going to the nearby city of Witu? It's about 48 kilometres from LAU.
Travelling from Lamu Manda Airport (LAU) to Kipini
Kipini is around 48 kilometres from Lamu Manda Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
Explore more of Kenya
Kenya has plenty more ways to surprise you. Keep going to Mombasa, located around 241 kilometres southwest of Lamu. Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach have to be on your to-do list. Mombassa Moi International Airport (MBA) is the city's most convenient major airport.
Another city in Kenya that has plenty of appeal is Malindi. From Lamu, it's roughly 137 kilometres southwest and is home to attractions like Golden Beach and Marafa-Hells Kitchen. Work in a visit to Marine park too.
Let your travels lead you to Garissa. Roughly 241 kilometres northwest of Lamu, Jamia Mosque Garissa, GARISSA CULTURE & HERITAGE CENTER and Garissa University Terror Victim Memorial make the trip worthwhile.