Kamuzu International Airport was opened in 1983 and named after Malawi's first president, Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda. Over the years, it has undergone several renovations and expansions to accommodate the growing air traffic demand in the region.
Kamuzu International Airport serves as a crucial hub for domestic and international air travel in Malawi. Annual passenger numbers have been steadily increasing, with approximately 300, 000 passengers passing through the airport.
The airport handles a significant volume of cargo traffic, facilitating the transportation of goods both domestically and internationally. Cargo statistics indicate on average 6, 500 metric tons inbound and 2, 600 metric tons outbound of cargo handled at Kamuzu International Airport annually.
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW, FWKI) is located in Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi, situated in the central region of the country.
The airport hosts various airlines offering domestic and international flights, connecting passengers to destinations across Africa and beyond. In addition, the airport is serviced by charter flights from across the region.
PASSENGER AIRLINES |
No. | Airline | Destinations |
1 | Airlink | Johannesburg – OR Tambo |
2 | Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa |
3 | Kenya Airways | Nairobi – Jomo Kenyatta |
4 | Malawi Airlines | Blantyre, Dar es Salaam, Harare, Johannesburg, Jomo Kenyatta |
5 | Ulendo Airlink | Likoma Island, Mfuwe, Monkey-Bay |
CARGO AIRLINES |
No | Airline | Destinations |
1 | Astral Aviation | Nairobi – Jomo Kenyatta |
2 | Emirates SkyCargo | Dubai – Al Maktoum, Nairobi – Jomo Kenyatta |