How to find cheap flights to Lamu Airport (LAU)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Lamu Airport is R 5,270. A round-trip plane ticket to LAU right now is R 11,453.
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Roughly one month in advance is a good time to book tickets to Lamu, where Lamu Airport is located. That's the general recommendation if you want to lock in the cheapest fares.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of finding cheap flights to Lamu. This will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, as well as different prices.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes often cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Lamu Airport.
Best time to go to Lamu
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Lamu is typically June.
If you have flexible travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to LAU.
Head to Lamu in January if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to LAU, but also when fares are typically more expensive.
Travel in February if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Lamu are usually cheaper.
With averages of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF), March is when Lamu is warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
Temperatures are lowest in August, when they range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February gives you the best chance of sunshine. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Lamu.
May brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 16 days of rainfall if you're visiting then.
Flying to Lamu Airport (LAU): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Lamu in a single hop. Take a direct flight to Lamu Airport with one of these major airlines:
When you land at LAU, you'll be in the UTC+3 timezone.
Curl up in bed shortly after your flight to LAU. Choose one of these stays near Lamu Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Getting to central Lamu from Lamu Airport (LAU)
The distance from LAU to central Lamu is about 0.16 kilometres.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to LAU, it'll take around 0 hours to reach the centre.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Lamu:
Lamu highlights
These top attractions should feature on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Lamu:
Lamu Fort: A classic place to start your sightseeing, this landmark is around 0.16 kilometres east of the city centre.
Lamu Museum: Take on this landmark next. Around 0.32 kilometres north-east of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Lamu experience.
How to get to Kijinitini from Lamu Airport (LAU)
Going to the nearby city of Kijinitini? It's around 32 kilometres from LAU.
Travelling from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Garsen
Garsen is another city that's easy to reach from Lamu Airport. It's around 88 kilometres away.
Explore more of Kenya
There's a whole lot more of Kenya ready to be uncovered. About 241 kilometres south-west of Lamu, set off for Mombasa. On the must-see list? Start with Mombasa Marine National Park, Pollman's Tours & Safaris and Fort Jesus. The closest airport to this city is Moi International Airport (MBA).
Malindi might just steal the show during your trip to Kenya. You'll find it around 137 kilometres south-west of Lamu. Blue Water Safari, C'est la Vie Resort and Spa and Golden Beach are visitor favourites.
About 241 kilometres north-west of Lamu, Garissa is worth working into your travels. A few great reasons to visit include Jamia Mosque Garissa, GARISSA CULTURE & HERITAGE CENTER and Masjid Saada.
