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You can use Lilongwe International Airport when traveling to cities like Dowa,24 miles, Ntchisi, 32 miles, Dedza, 42miles, Salima, 47 miles, Mchinji, 62 miles, and Kasungu, 68 miles. Other towns include Nkhotakota, 80 miles; Ntcheu, 82 miles; Balaka, 105 miles; and Mangochi, 105 miles.

The most widely used means of transport in Lilongwe is by buses, which also connect to major cities like Zomba, Mzuzu, Kasungu, and Blantyre. The bus stop is located at the northern end of independence drive. You will also find international buses that connect Lilongwe with Harare, Dar es salaam, Johannesburg, and Lusaka.

Among airlines operating Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Ethiopian Air: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Lilongwe and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ethiopian Air
• Airlink

Flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Lilongwe Intl (LLW) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R8 260 return via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), compared with R8 753 for direct.

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Airlink. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) variants.

Connecting flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly pass through:

• Blantyre Chileka (BLZ) – 86% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 14% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R8 746 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R11 709, a difference of R2 963. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 56 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Eastgate Shopping Centre, and Gallagher Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 14:00 and lands at 16:28
• Latest: departs at 16:50 and lands at 19:18.

The flight takes about 2h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of R9 117. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 2h 28m, covering 2 396 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R7 673 to R34 150. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R6 205, which is 16% above the typical average for this route.

Airlink is the only airline operating Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Blantyre Chileka (BLZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 31m, compared to 12h 53m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R109 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· Woodford
· Alamo
· Sixt

Return flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R8 180 to R10 423, with an average of R9 117 over the past 12 months. Anything below R8 180 counts as a good deal.