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Malawi's principal international gateway serving Lilongwe.
Opened
1983
Location
Lumbadzi, Malawi
Kamuzu International Airport (IATA: LLW, ICAO: FWKI) is the main international airport serving Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi. It is located near the town of Lumbadzi, approximately 26 kilometres north of Lilongwe city centre. The airport is named after Hastings Kamuzu Banda, the first president of Malawi.
The airport handles the majority of Malawi's international passenger and cargo traffic, connecting the country to regional hubs in eastern and southern Africa as well as intercontinental destinations. A significant infrastructure upgrade and expansion project has been underway to modernise the terminal facilities and extend capacity.
The airport is operated under the authority of the Malawi Airports Development Limited (MADL) and serves as the primary hub for national carrier operations as well as several African regional airlines.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building handling both international and domestic passengers, with ongoing expansion works to increase capacity.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options from the airport to Lilongwe city centre include taxis, minibuses, and private car hire, with no dedicated rail or bus rapid transit link.
Airlines here
Airlines operating at LLW include Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, RwandAir, South African Airways, and Fastjet, among other regional carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Malawi's first president, Hastings Kamuzu Banda.
- ›Located approximately 26 km north of Lilongwe city centre near Lumbadzi.
- ›Serves as Malawi's primary international aviation gateway.
- ›A major airport expansion and modernisation project has been undertaken in recent years.
- ›The airport handles both international and limited domestic flight operations.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
