Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Lilongwe travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lilongwe

With 646,750 inhabitants, Lilongwe is the most populous city in Malawi. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lilongwe has to offer.

When to visit Lilongwe

Lilongwe in July
Estimated hotel price
£12
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lilongwe in July
Estimated hotel price
£12
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lilongwe in November, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 210 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Lilongwe, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Lilongwe

Plane

When flying to Lilongwe, you’ll arrive at Lilongwe Intl (LLW), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lilongwe from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 05m.

Bus

Lilongwe’s bus station is located 1.9 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Lilongwe, you’ll arrive at Lilongwe Intl (LLW), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lilongwe from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 05m.

Bus

Lilongwe’s bus station is located 1.9 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Lilongwe

LLWLilongwe Intl

Airlines serving Lilongwe

KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,944 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,710 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (771 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (67 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lilongwe

Most booked hotels in Lilongwe

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President Hotel at Umodzi Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£198+
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Latitude 13 Degrees
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£139+
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Sunbird Capital
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£118+
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Sunbird Lilongwe
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£91+
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Sogecoa Golden Peacock Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
£102+
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Hiring a car in Lilongwe

Hiring a car in Lilongwe costs £39 per day, on average, or £197 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Lilongwe Intl.

Expect to pay £1.09 per litre in Lilongwe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.05 and £17.40.

Hiring a car in Lilongwe costs £39 per day, on average, or £197 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Lilongwe Intl.

Expect to pay £1.09 per litre in Lilongwe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.05 and £17.40.

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