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Airports in Malawi
Malawi has 27 airports and airfields, including 2 large and 3 medium-sized airports; 2 have scheduled passenger flights.
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List of airports in Malawi
| Airport | City | IATA | ICAO | Type | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chileka International Airport Meet & Greet → | Blantyre | BLZ | FWCL | Large airport | 2,555 ft |
| Kamuzu International Airport Meet & Greet → | Lumbadzi | LLW | FWKI | Large airport | 4,035 ft |
| Dwangwa Airport (no scheduled flights) | Dwangwa | DWA | FWDW | Medium airport | 1,605 ft |
| Karonga Airport (no scheduled flights) | Karonga | KGJ | FWKA | Medium airport | 1,765 ft |
| Mzuzu Airport (no scheduled flights) | Mzuzu | ZZU | FWUU | Medium airport | 4,115 ft |
| Chelinda Airfield (no scheduled flights) | — | CEH | FWCD | Small airport | 7,759 ft |
| Club Makokola Airport (no scheduled flights) | Club Makokola | CMK | FWCM | Small airport | 1,587 ft |
| Kasungu Airport (no scheduled flights) | Kasungu | KBQ | FWKG | Small airport | 3,470 ft |
| Likoma Island Airport (no scheduled flights) Meet & Greet → | Likoma Island | LIX | FWLK | Small airport | 1,600 ft |
| Monkey Bay Airport (no scheduled flights) | Monkey Bay | MYZ | FWMY | Small airport | 1,580 ft |
| Mvuu Camp Airport (no scheduled flights) | Liwonde National Park | VUU | VUU | Small airport | 1,600 ft |
| Salima Airport (no scheduled flights) | Salima | LMB | FWSM | Small airport | 1,688 ft |
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Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).
Malawi has 27 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #139 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 2 large airports, 3 medium-sized airports and 2 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 22 are small airstrips and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.
Main international airports in Malawi
The main international gateways are Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre and Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) in Lumbadzi.
Domestic flights and regional airports
Scheduled flights reach 2 cities across Malawi, with 3 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The highest airport is Chelinda Airfield (CEH) at 7,759 ft (2,365 m) above sea level.
Airport services and alternatives
At 3 airports in Malawi — BLZ, LLW and LIX — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. Among its neighbours, Mozambique (16 large/medium airports), Tanzania (12 large/medium airports) and Zambia (10 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Malawi.
Airports in Mozambique — 16 large & medium
Airports in Zambia — 10 large & medium
Airports in Tanzania — 12 large & medium