Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW): what you need to know
The timezone in Lilongwe is UTC+2, which is three hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
To ensure you catch your MAA to LLW flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chennai Airport to Lilongwe International Airport. Many travellers pass through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport when flying between MAA and LLW.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW)
Right now, P36,896 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Lilongwe International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P65,117. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from MAA to LLW. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Lilongwe International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Lilongwe International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the departures from Chennai Airport, 76.04% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Chennai Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Lilongwe International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lilongwe International Airport (LLW)
Go where the road takes you with a Lilongwe International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD, Europcar or FlexWays and discover more of Lilongwe and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Lilongwe International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) to central Lilongwe
Lilongwe International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Lilongwe. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Lilongwe International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Lilongwe in April.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Lilongwe International Airport for October if you'd like to explore Lilongwe during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to LLW around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malawi
Lilongwe has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Malawi you should also see. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Lilongwe, a trip to Blantyre will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like St Michael and All Angels Church, Castel Malawi Brewery and Mount Soche.
Mzuzu is another sought-after destination in Malawi and is around 290 kilometres north of Lilongwe. No trip is complete without a visit to Museum, Mzuzu Dam and Chinese Garden.
