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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → Malawi

Flights from Dubai to Lilongwe

There are no direct flights from Dubai to Lilongwe. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Addis Ababa, about 8h 44m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 8h 44m
DXBLLWNBO

Dubai to Lilongwe at a glance

Fastest journey8h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Dubai 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
DXB Nairobi (NBO) LLW
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, Malawi Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 44m
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DXB Addis Ababa (ADD) LLW
Leg 1: Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, flydubai · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 53m
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DXB Dar Es Salaam (DAR) LLW
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: Malawi Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 41m
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DXB Entebbe (EBB) LLW
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Malawi Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 06m
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DXB Lusaka (LUN) LLW
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Malawi Airlines, Proflight Zambia
Self-transfer likely ~10h 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
4,939 km3,067 miles
Journey time
8h 44mestimate
Time difference
-2hLilongwe vs Dubai
Currency in Lilongwe
USD
Airports
DXB, DWC → LLW

Flights from Dubai to Lilongwe: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dubai to Lilongwe?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi, Addis Ababa and Dar Es Salaam. 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 Dubai to Lilongwe?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,939 km.
Where do you change planes between Dubai and Lilongwe?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO), Addis Ababa (ADD), Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and Entebbe (EBB). Emirates flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dubai and Lilongwe?
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Lilongwe: Kamuzu International Airport (LLW).
What is the time difference between Dubai and Lilongwe?
Lilongwe is 2 hours behind Dubai.

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