Blantyre/ Lilongwe – Cape Town flights

There are currently no direct, non-stop flights between Lilongwe or Blantyre and Cape Town. The most efficient way to travel this route is with one stop, typically in Johannesburg, Nairobi or Addis Ababa. Flight durations for these one-stop routes generally range from 7 to 10 hours, depending on the length of the layover.

The Malawi national carrier (Malawi Airlines) doesn’t operate any flights to Cape Town. Its does have a daily service to Johannesburg from Lilongwe via Blantyre. For onward connection to cape town you need to book a separate ticket with a different airline.

Cape Town International Airport is Africa’s third largest airport. It is also Africa’s premier tourist and VIP destination and has established a reputation as Africa’s premier international award-winning airport, consistently performing among the best in the world for service in its category. It also received accolades for Africa’s cleanest airport and best staff.

Here are the most convenient lay over options:

From Blantyre (BLZ):

• Airlink: daily flights via Johannesburg.
• Ethiopian Airlines: three weekly flights via Beira and Addis Ababa.

From Lilongwe (LLW):

• Airlink: daily flights via Johannesburg.
• Kenya Airways: daily flights via Nampula and Nairobi.
• Ethiopian Airlines: daily flights via Addis Ababa.

Tips for travellers:

• Valid passport with minimum validity of six months and two blank pages.
• Valid yellow fever card for using connections via Kenya and Ethiopia.
• For those travelling with minors ensure you have the required documentation.
• Be Flexible at flights can be delayed or rescheduled due to weather conditions and other aviation issues.