Taxis to the city center take about 20 minutes. The Nature Sanctuary is the best quick layover stop.
Things to do at Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)
Kamuzu International AirportLLW
At the airport
Things to do in Kamuzu International Airport
Lilongwe is Malawi's modern capital, split into an older commercial city and the planned government capital area. The Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary within the city has walking trails and rescued wildlife including vervet monkeys. Malawi is nicknamed the Warm Heart of Africa for the friendliness of its people. The country's main draw — Lake Malawi (UNESCO) — requires a 3-hour drive south to Senga Bay or Nkhata Bay.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Kamuzu International Airport
- Lake Malawi requires a full day from Lilongwe — plan as a separate trip.
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Browse lounges at LLW
Discover Sanctifly partner lounges at Kamuzu International Airport (LLW). Book access with your points.Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.