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Flights from Cairo to Lilongwe

There are no direct flights from Cairo to Lilongwe. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Nairobi, about 8h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 49m
CAILLWADD

Cairo to Lilongwe at a glance

Fastest journey8h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Cairo to Lilongwe

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CAI Addis Ababa (ADD) LLW
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 49m
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CAI Nairobi (NBO) LLW
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, Malawi Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 43m
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CAI Entebbe (EBB) LLW
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Malawi Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 37m
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CAI Dar Es Salaam (DAR) LLW
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Malawi Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 58m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,901 km3,044 miles
Journey time
8h 49mestimate
Time difference
NoneLilongwe vs Cairo
Currency in Lilongwe
USD
Airports
CAI, SPX, CCE → LLW

Flights from Cairo to Lilongwe: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Lilongwe?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Entebbe. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Lilongwe?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,901 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Lilongwe?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Nairobi (NBO), Entebbe (EBB) and Dar Es Salaam (DAR). EgyptAir flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Lilongwe?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Lilongwe: Kamuzu International Airport (LLW).

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