International visits
Airlines
Two airlines provide flights to Lilongwe. The airport is 16 miles north of the city.
A departure tax of $30 is applied on leaving.
Ethiopian Airlines
Generally the cheapest flights and good service. Luggage allowance 45kg. Daily overnight flights
from Heathrow to Lilongwe.
- Outward: depart 21.00, via Rome to Addis, change for direct flight to Lilongwe, arrive 12:05
- Return: depart 13:00, via Lusaka to Addis, 4 hour wait, change for flight via Rome
to Heathrow, arrive 07.15
Website booking: www.ethiopianairlines.com
Kenya Airways
Good service, luggage allowance two pieces at 23kg each. Has links with KLM from Europe. Daily
overnight flights from Heathrow.
- Outward: depart 19.00, direct to Nairobi, change for direct flight to Lilongwe, arrive 12.20
- Return: depart 13.20, direct to Nairobi, 7 hour wait, change for direct flight to
Heathrow, arrive 05.45
Website booking: www.kenya-airways.com
Accommodation in Lilongwe
For international visitors who want to stay overnight in Lilongwe, there are a number of hotels of different types and prices available.
Mabuya Campsite
On Livingstone Road, chalets and dormitories for backpackers, swimming pool www.mabuyacamp.com
Heugin’s Lodge
In suburbs, 8 rooms (5 ensuite), swimming pool
www.wilderness-safaris.com
Sunbird Capital
In capital city, 182 rooms (all air conditioned), swimming pool
www.sunbirdmalawi.com
Sanctuary Lodge
Within Nature Sanctuary, ensuite chalets and campsite and swimming pool
www.lakeland.net
Sunbird Lilongwe
On M1 between old and new towns, 94 rooms (air conditioned), swimming pool
www.sunbirdmalawi.com
Kiboko Town Hotel
In old town, 14 rooms of three standards
www.kibokohotel.com
Korea Garden Lodge
In old town, 53 rooms and self-catering appartments
www.kglodge.net
Tour Operators
A number of companies will organise tours in Malawi and act as booking agents
for hotels, game park lodges, etc
Books
Travel books on Malawi include the following.
- Lonely Planet have a chapter on Malawi in their Africa and Southern Africa guides
- Bradt Travel Guide, fourth edition Sept 2006
- Spectrum Guide to Malawi , 2003 published by Camerapix Publishers, Kenya
Websites