Touring Lilongwe City Via Air | Things To Know

As part of my 25th birthday celebration, I went on a city-tour of Lilongwe, via air.

It was my first time being on a small aircraft; so besides the fact that I highly recommend doing this as excursion activity in Lilongwe, I wanted to share things one should know before doing this.

Bookings

You can book your flights via the airport – domestic flights department. You might find it easier if you know the pilots personally as they may assist.

Duration, and Destinations

It is a 30 minutes flight – and goes around the city; far as the malingunde dam, and back into the city. The views are brilliant and magnicent.

Note that the flight does not land anywhere, before returning to the airport. I don’t know why I was mildly disappointed by this, but I think it would have been pretty cool to actually drop off and experience the Malingunde Dam for a second or two.

Comfort

It is a small flight, so you may want to wear something comfortable.

It was my birthday, so I felt like dressing up; but optimally you would want to dress in something fairly comfortable.

Food

If you like having some bitings like I do, you may want to buy some snacks and bring them onto the plane, as it is a domestic flight. You can bring some from outside, or buy some in the airport. Alcohol, is however, not allowed.

Motion-Sickness

If you struggle with motion sickness, this tour might not be for you. I was nauseous for a good part of the journey; and by the time we were returning, my tummy was so upset, I threw up. My sister was perfectly fine, however, so perhaps it was just my (lack of) luck.

I hope you enjoy your tour of Lilongwe, and get to see your favorite places in the city from the sky.