Question 1

What are the most popular places to fly to in Malawi?

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The most popular places in Malawi to fly to are Lilongwe and Blantyre.

Question 2

Can I find cheaper flights to Malawi if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Malawi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 3

What is the best airline to fly to Malawi?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Airlink is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Malawi.

Question 4

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Malawi?

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Blantyre Chileka is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malawi. One-way flights to Blantyre Chileka typically cost R3 404, while return flights cost around R2 094.

Question 5

How much is a return flight to Malawi?

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A return flight to Malawi will typically cost around R8 228, however they can be found for as little as R4 511.

Question 6

Where does the fastest flight to Malawi depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Malawi, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 15 minutes).

Question 7

Does Lilongwe Intl have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Lilongwe Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 8

Are there hotels close to Lilongwe Intl?

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Yes. Lilongwe Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sigma Court Apartments is the closest property to Lilongwe Intl (8,0 km away from Lilongwe Intl).

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Malawi?

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The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Malawi are Ethiopian Air, Airlink and Kenya Airways.

Question 10

How long is the flight to Malawi?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Malawi takes 2 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Malawi from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability to Malawi

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The most flights from Johannesburg to Malawi are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Malawi?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Malawi are Airlink, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

Question 13

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malawi ranges from 0.0 - 210.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Malawi when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malawi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Return from	R7 530
One-way from	R4 528
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R7 835

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