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Malawi

country · Malawi

Overview

Malawi is a country in Africa, with its capital at Lilongwe.

Key facts

CountryMalawi
CurrencyMWK

About the country

Malawi lies in Africa.

Its capital is Lilongwe.

Practical information

You will pay in MWK (Kwacha).

Traffic drives on the left.

Getting there

Flying is the usual way to reach Malawi. Search live fares with the Find flights link.

Cities in Malawi

Bigger destinations to explore in Malawi include Mzuzu, Lilongwe, Blantyre, Zomba, Karonga, Kasungu, Mangochi, Salima, Balaka and Mchinji. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.

Exploring the country

To plan Malawi, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.

Regions & places

Where to stay in Malawi

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Getting around Malawi

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On the map

Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.