Flights from South Africa to Malawi will have you arriving in the beautiful and exotic African nation within 2 hours and 15 minutes. Planes will depart from either O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), Cape Town International Airport (CPT), or King Shaka International Airport (DUR), and deposit you at Lilongwe International Airport (LLW). Well-known airlines flying the South Africa to Malawi include South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and FlySafair. Direct flights to Malawi are available from Johannesburg.
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Essential details you need to know before your trip.
| Country | Malawi |
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| Currency | Malawian Kwacha |
| Exchange rate | 1 ZAR = 54.50 MWK |
| Language | English |
| Hub airport | Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) |
| Time difference | There is no time difference between South African and Malawi |
| Travel adaptor | Type G |
Malawi is visa free for up to 90 days. To fly from South Africa to Malawi, you will only need your passport, which must be valid for six months after you leave South Africa, and have three blank pages for entry stamps.
It’s a 30-minute drive to reach the city centre of Lilongwe from Lilongwe International Airport.
The top attractions in Malawi include Mount Mulanje, the Majete Wildlife Reserve, and St. Peter’s Cathedral.
Compare the costs of everyday items in South Africa and Malawi
Average mealInexpensive restaurant |
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| Cape Town | R 100 |
| Lilongwe | R 56 |
Local beer0,5L Draught |
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| Cape Town | R 20 |
| Lilongwe | R 15 |
Pack of cigarettesMarlboro |
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| Cape Town | R 35 |
| Lilongwe | R 42 |
Taxi 1kmNormal Tariff |
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| Cape Town | R 12 |
| Lilongwe | R 17 |
CappuccinoRegular |
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| Cape Town | R 20 |
| Lilongwe | R 20 |
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