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Flights from Istanbul to Lilongwe

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Lilongwe. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Nairobi, about 10h 21m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 10h 21m
ISTLLWADD

Istanbul to Lilongwe at a glance

Fastest journey10h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Istanbul 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
IST Addis Ababa (ADD) LLW
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 21m
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2
IST Nairobi (NBO) LLW
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, Malawi Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 15m
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3
IST Entebbe (EBB) LLW
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Malawi Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 08m
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IST Dar Es Salaam (DAR) LLW
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Malawi Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 30m
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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
6,132 km3,808 miles
Journey time
10h 21mestimate
Time difference
-1hLilongwe vs Istanbul
Currency in Lilongwe
USD
Airports
IST, SAW → LLW

Flights from Istanbul to Lilongwe: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul 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 Istanbul to Lilongwe?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,132 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Lilongwe?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Nairobi (NBO), Entebbe (EBB) and Dar Es Salaam (DAR). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Lilongwe?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Lilongwe: Kamuzu International Airport (LLW).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lilongwe?
Lilongwe is 1 hour behind Istanbul.

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