Malawian Airlines

At Malawi Airlines, baggage must have specific dimensions and weight, which can be found in the carrier’s regulations.

Malawi Airlines hand baggage: dimensions and weight

At Malawi Airlines, hand baggage is included in the ticket price. Passengers can bring 1-2 pieces of luggage (depending on the booking class) and one additional item, e.g. a purse, book or baby food. Liquids should be transported in containers with a maximum capacity of 100 ml.

Malawi Airlines checked baggage: dimensions and weight

The carrier offers a free checked baggage allowance. The weight depends on the travel class and the flight route. The maximum weight of checked baggage at Malawi Airlines is 32 kg in business class and 23 kg in the economy class. Excess baggage and baggage of unusual dimensions is subject to a charge. Valuable items, documents and money should be carried in hand baggage. Malawi Airlines permits pets.

There are two booking classes available at Malawi Airlines: business and economy. They are available on all flight routes, regardless of which type of aircraft supports your flight. The Malawi Airlines Economy Class is ideal for people who want to book cheap flights to Africa. The budget-friendly price of the air ticket goes hand in hand with friendly and professional passenger service during the flight. A tailored menu and a set in the form of toothpastes and toothbrushes, socks or sleeping eye masks will make every longer trip more pleasant. In turn, the business class at Malawi Airlines is a proposition containing more bonuses, such as a more extensive menu and a set of gadgets extended with earplugs, moisturising cream or a comb. Business class travellers can also take advantage of the special Cloud Nine lounge at the airport.

At Malawi Airlines, check-in is possible in several ways. Travelers can check in at the airport immediately before the flight (min. 2 hours before departure) or choose the self-check-in service via the internet. Malawi Airlines online check-in is usually available for all flights, but you should check in advance to see if the carrier has made any changes. When can you check in online? Airlines allow you to check in already 36 h before flight.

The carrier has been on the market for some time, but at Malawi Airlines the fleet is not large and includes only a few planes. These are the Boeing 737-700 and Bombardier Q400 (formerly called De Havilland Dash 8-400). Both aircrafts have a separate space for business and economy class. The Boeing 737-700 can accommodate a total of 118 people, while the Bombardier Q400 will bring 68 passengers.

The airlines offer air tickets in different price categories within each booking class. The menu during the flight is varied and depends on the time of day, flight route and booking class. Travelers can count on cold and warm snacks or warm dishes, there are also wines and other alcohols and non-carbonated drinks to choose from. Special requests for menus should be made when booking. At this point, you can also ask for help from an airport assistant. Malawi Airlines magazine is called ‘Tiyende’. Travellers of the business class known as Cloud Nine can benefit from Wi-Fi, TV, magazines, snacks and drinks in a special waiting room in the departure lounge. The Malawi Airlines loyalty programme is called ShebaMiles. As part of the programme, you can receive attractive prizes and discounts for miles earned for flights. The carrier also cooperates with Ethiopian Holidays, which organise unforgettable holidays in Africa. At Malawi Airlines special flight deals are introduced frequently but not regularly.

Lilongwe International Airport, also called Kamuzu International Airport, is located over 20 km from the centre of Lilongwe. The airport has one runway with two terminals available to travellers. The first is dedicated for international flights, while the second is reserved for domestic flights. Lilongwe Airport provides passengers with the necessary amenities which include restaurants and cafes, duty-free shops and souvenir shops. You can use banking services, free Wi-Fi or order a taxi. There is also a medical point and a tourist information point at tourists’ disposal. In 2019, Terminal 2 was put into renovation. The transit from the airport to the centre takes about 15-20 minutes by taxi.

The IATA code for Lilongwe International Airport is LLW.