Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW): what you need to know
The timezone in Lilongwe is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your LGW to LLW flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Lilongwe International Airport flight is R 11,351. A return fare right now is R 14,647. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from LGW to LLW, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lilongwe International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lilongwe International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the flights that depart from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lilongwe International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lilongwe International Airport (LLW)
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For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Lilongwe International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) to central Lilongwe
Lilongwe International Airport to central Lilongwe has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
When to fly to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lilongwe International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Lilongwe in April.
The warmest month in Lilongwe is October, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lilongwe International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to LLW sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malawi
Lilongwe has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Malawi just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south-east of Lilongwe, a trip to Blantyre will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like St Michael and All Angels Church, Castel Malawi Brewery and Mount Soche.
Mzuzu is another well-known destination in Malawi and is around 290 kilometres north of Lilongwe. No trip is complete without dropping by Museum, Mzuzu Dam and Chinese Garden.