Flying from Melbourne to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) taking off from here.
Lilongwe International Airport is located in Lilongwe. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is nine hours behind Melbourne.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Melbourne to LLW.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Lilongwe International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
67.71% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to LLW flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Avalon Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80.09% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Lilongwe International Airport (LLW)
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Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Lilongwe International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Lilongwe International Airport is $1,638. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $3,475. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to LLW, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW). Plan your visit to Lilongwe in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Lilongwe is October, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 32ºC. Book your Melbourne to LLW flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
July has temperatures of between 10ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Lilongwe International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Lilongwe
Start your Lilongwe trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Lilongwe International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanskar Kendra and Four Seasons are top attractions which should feature on every Lilongwe itinerary.
Explore more of Malawi
Blantyre is just one of the many places in Malawi waiting to be explored after you've seen Lilongwe. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Michiru, ISKCON Temple and Mount Soche.
Around 257 kilometres north of Lilongwe, Mzuzu is another essential stop in Malawi. No visit is complete without checking out Botanic Gardens, Mzuzu Dam and Chinese Garden.