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Connecting route · Malawi → Egypt

Flights from Lilongwe to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Lilongwe to Cairo. 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
LLWCAIADD

Lilongwe to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey8h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Lilongwe to Cairo

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

1
LLW Addis Ababa (ADD) CAI
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 49m
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2
LLW Nairobi (NBO) CAI
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, Malawi Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~9h 43m
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3
LLW Entebbe (EBB) CAI
Leg 1: Malawi Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~9h 37m
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LLW Dar Es Salaam (DAR) CAI
Leg 1: Malawi Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir
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
NoneCairo vs Lilongwe
Currency in Cairo
EGP
Airports
LLW → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Lilongwe to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lilongwe to Cairo?
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 Lilongwe to Cairo?
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 Lilongwe and Cairo?
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 Lilongwe and Cairo?
Lilongwe: Kamuzu International Airport (LLW). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).

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