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Kamuzu International Airport
Lumbadzi, Malawi
Kamuzu International Airport
Malawi's principal international gateway serving Lilongwe.
- ›Named after Malawi's first president, Hastings Kamuzu Banda.
- ›Located approximately 26 km north of Lilongwe city centre near Lumbadzi.
- ›Serves as Malawi's primary international aviation gateway.
- ›A major airport expansion and modernisation project has been undertaken in recent years.
- ›The airport handles both international and limited domestic flight operations.
Kamuzu International Airport, located near Lumbadzi in central Malawi, serves as the country's primary international gateway and is named after Malawi's founding president Hastings Kamuzu Banda. The airport connects Malawi to regional African hubs and a limited number of intercontinental routes, handling the bulk of the nation's air traffic. A modernisation programme has been underway to upgrade facilities and expand capacity to meet growing regional demand.
- Main Terminal — The single passenger terminal handles both international and domestic arrivals and departures, with basic retail, check-in, and immigration facilities.
- Minibus shared taxis (matola) operate between the airport and Lilongwe city centre
- Private taxi hire available at the terminal forecourt
- Car rental desks from operators such as Avis and local agencies inside the terminal
- Hotel shuttle services offered by select Lilongwe hotels on request
- Coach connections to Blantyre and other major towns via Lilongwe bus depots
- Latitude 13 Degrees (Lilongwe)
- Sunbird Capital Hotel (Lilongwe)
- Kiboko Town Hotel (Lilongwe)
- Crossroads Hotel (Lilongwe)
- Annie's Lodge (Lilongwe)
Inside the terminal, food and beverage options are modest, with a small café offering snacks, sandwiches, and hot drinks for departing passengers. The city of Lilongwe, roughly 25 kilometres away, offers a broader range of restaurants serving Malawian cuisine, grilled meats, and international fare particularly around Area 3 and the Old Town. Travellers with long layovers are generally advised to eat before arriving at the airport.
- Arrive at least two hours before international flights as security and immigration queues can be slow during peak periods.
- US dollars and South African rand are widely accepted for taxis; carry small denominations as change is often scarce.
- Mobile money (Airtel Money, TNM Mpamba) is increasingly used locally — consider having a local SIM for payments.
- Check visa requirements in advance as e-visa availability has changed; some nationalities still require a visa on arrival with proof of funds.
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Kamuzu International Airport, also known as Lilongwe International Airport, is an international airport serving Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi.
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