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Connecting route · Malawi → Turkiye

Flights from Lilongwe to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Lilongwe to Istanbul. 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
LLWISTADD

Lilongwe to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey10h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Lilongwe to Istanbul

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) IST
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 21m
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LLW Nairobi (NBO) IST
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, Malawi Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 15m
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LLW Entebbe (EBB) IST
Leg 1: Malawi Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 08m
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LLW Dar Es Salaam (DAR) IST
Leg 1: Malawi Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish 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
+1hIstanbul vs Lilongwe
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
LLW → IST, SAW

Flights from Lilongwe to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lilongwe to Istanbul?
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 Istanbul?
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 Lilongwe and Istanbul?
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 Istanbul?
Lilongwe: Kamuzu International Airport (LLW). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Lilongwe and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Lilongwe.

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