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Nairobi.$604 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lilongwe on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $604, select.
Nairobi.$606 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Aug, returning Tue, 12 Aug.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lilongwe on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $606, select.
Nairobi.$616 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Sat, 7 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Lilongwe on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $616, select.
Nairobi.$736 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Jun, returning Thu, 31 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Lilongwe on Sun, 29 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $736, select.
Nairobi.$736 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Aug, returning Sat, 30 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Lilongwe on Sun, 24 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $736, select.
Nairobi.$736 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Sun, 12 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Lilongwe on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $736, select.
Nairobi.$736 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Jun, returning Mon, 30 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Lilongwe on Sun, 22 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $736, select.
Nairobi.$736 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Nov, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Lilongwe on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $736, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Lilongwe Airport to Nairobi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Lilongwe Airport to Nairobi flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Jun
from $616
Jul
from $742
Aug
from $606
Sep
from $739
Oct
from $736
Nov
from $736
Dec
from $757
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Cheapest month:August
Most expensive month:December

Direct flights from Lilongwe to Nairobi

Alternative Lilongwe to Nairobi routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Lilongwe to Nairobi? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Lilongwe to Nairobi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$604
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 13 mins
Most popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Average flights per week12

Finding cheap flights from Lilongwe to Nairobi: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Nairobi Wilson and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
The best price we found for a return flight from Lilongwe to Nairobi is $604. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 13 minutes is the average flight time from Lilongwe to Nairobi.
Ethiopian Airlines, Malawian Airlines and KLM fly direct from Lilongwe to Nairobi.
As of June 2025, there are 6 flights per week flying from Lilongwe to Nairobi.
The cheapest month to fly from Lilongwe to Nairobi is usually September.
If you're flying from Lilongwe Airport, the cheapest airport near Nairobi is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta – which is 13.2 km away from the centre of Nairobi. We've found flights into this airport from $604.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lilongwe Airport to Nairobi on Friday, 26 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nairobi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nairobi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. April is typically the warmest month in Nairobi, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 13°C. The rainiest month is April.
Currently, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Nairobi.

Travelling from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) to Nairobi: what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Lilongwe International Airport to Nairobi and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • Nairobi is one hour ahead of Lilongwe, where Lilongwe International Airport is located. Nairobi observes the UTC+3 timezone.

  • The most popular route is from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). You can choose from five services every week between these two airports. Kenya Airways offers a 02:40 departure between LLW and NBO.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your LLW to Nairobi flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct Lilongwe International Airport to Nairobi ticket. Start your trip at LLW and end it at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

  • Get on board with Ethiopian Airlines. This leading carrier operates direct flights from Lilongwe International Airport to Nairobi.

  • Whether you want to explore a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book flight tickets from LLW to Nairobi with a stopover. To compare your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is a popular stop to make.

  • Central Lilongwe to LLW is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • 82.0% of flights leaving Lilongwe International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from LLW.

How to find the cheapest flights from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) to Nairobi

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Lilongwe International Airport to Nairobi flight is $341. The cheapest price for a return flight is $604. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book one month before travelling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from LLW to Nairobi.

  • May is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Lilongwe International Airport to Nairobi tickets. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Finding a cheap flight from LLW to Nairobi couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when a better deal is available.

  • Save on your flight from Lilongwe International Airport to Nairobi with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Lilongwe International Airport to Nairobi. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and explore beyond Nairobi's main sights.

  • For the best deal, book your vehicle from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from LLW to Nairobi.

Wilson Airport (WIL)

  • Central Nairobi is around 3 kilometres from Wilson Airport (WIL). Once your flight from Lilongwe International Airport to Nairobi has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 15 minutes.

  • The journey will take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.

  • There are some great places to drop your things at near WIL. Unwind and get cosy after your LLW to Nairobi flight at one of these well-located options:

  • Pick up a Wilson Airport rental car and make every stop one of your choosing. You can choose from popular rental outlets like Auto-Union and Unicorn rent a car.

  • Usually, the earlier you book, the more you save and the better your options. Lock in your ride from WIL the moment you know your dates.

Best time to go to Nairobi

  • Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Lilongwe International Airport to Nairobi. The city buzzes during high season, but hotel prices are generally higher and top attractions can be crowded. Go to Nairobi in low season if you like a quieter vibe.

  • Book a Lilongwe International Airport to Nairobi flight ticket with a departure in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from LLW to Nairobi around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Nairobi

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Nairobi right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Lilongwe International Airport to Nairobi:

  • All great holidays should include some sightseeing. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Nairobi National Park and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top are attractions you won't want to skip in Nairobi.

Explore more of Kenya

  • Nairobi will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Kenya just waiting to be discovered. About 434 kilometres south-east of Nairobi, a visit to Mombasa will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.

  • Around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi, Nakuru is another essential stop in Kenya. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.

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