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Connecting route · Tanzania → Malawi

Flights from Zanzibar to Lilongwe

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Lilongwe. 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
ZNZLLWNBO

Zanzibar to Lilongwe at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar 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
ZNZ Nairobi (NBO) LLW
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, Malawi Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 02m
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ZNZ Dar Es Salaam (DAR) LLW
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation · Leg 2: Malawi Airlines
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
-1hLilongwe vs Zanzibar
Currency in Lilongwe
USD
Airports
ZNZ → LLW

Flights from Zanzibar to Lilongwe: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Lilongwe?
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 Zanzibar to Lilongwe?
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 Zanzibar and Lilongwe?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO) and Dar Es Salaam (DAR). Air Tanzania flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zanzibar and Lilongwe?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Lilongwe: Kamuzu International Airport (LLW).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Lilongwe?
Lilongwe is 1 hour behind Zanzibar.

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