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Connecting route · Malawi → Tanzania

Flights from Lilongwe to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Lilongwe to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Dar Es Salaam, about 5h 02m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 48m
LLWZNZNBO

Lilongwe to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey4h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Dar Es Salaam

Best ways to fly from Lilongwe to Zanzibar

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

1
LLW Nairobi (NBO) ZNZ
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, Malawi Airlines · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~5h 02m
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LLW Dar Es Salaam (DAR) ZNZ
Leg 1: Malawi Airlines · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation
Self-transfer likely ~4h 48m
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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
1,051 km653 miles
Journey time
4h 48mestimate
Time difference
+1hZanzibar vs Lilongwe
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
LLW → ZNZ

Flights from Lilongwe to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lilongwe to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi 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 Lilongwe to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,051 km.
Where do you change planes between Lilongwe and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO) and Dar Es Salaam (DAR). Kenya Airways flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lilongwe and Zanzibar?
Lilongwe: Kamuzu International Airport (LLW). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Lilongwe and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Lilongwe.

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