Flights to Monkey Bay Airport

How to Find Cheap Flights to Monkey Bay

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When to Book

As a natural resort, Monkey Bay is visually and aesthetically appealing at all points of the year. Visitors who love waterskiing, snorkeling and other watersports will book their trips for November, the warmest month of the year, and take a drive over to the Normal Carr Cottage for beautiful scenery and excellent water activities. Because last-minute flights to Monkey Bay are extremely popular in the summer, you will want to book flights at least a month in advance.

Airports With Direct Flights From the U.K.

There are no airports with direct flights to Monkey Bay from the U.K. There are flights from Nampula (APL), Addis Ababa (ADD), and Lusaka (LUN).

Airlines That Fly to Monkey Bay From the U.K.

There are no airlines that fly to Monkey Bay from the U.K. South African Airways, Proflight Zambia, and Kenya Airways have direct flights to Monkey Bay.

Airports

Lilongwe Airport (LLW) is the nearest airport to Monkey Bay. From the airport, representatives from Monkey Bay drive buses to take travellers to the resort. If you wish to make the commute on your own, there are car rentals such as Budget and Avis that provide transportation both ways. Lilongwe Airport has a limited number of gates, which leads to less confusion when tracking cheap flights to Monkey Bay.

When to Go

Although cheap flights to Monkey Bay are available throughout the year, the best time to go to Monkey Bay is the spring. You will be able to avoid masses of fellow travellers and have the resort nearly to yourself. It is also easy to find inexpensive flights because of the way the fiscal year works with airlines. You might want to avoid last-minute flights to Monkey Bay in the late summer when families and large groups are trying to squeeze in a vacation. There will not be as many deals during the high season.

What's the Weather Like?

Monkey Bay has ideal weather throughout the year. In the wintertime, there can be brief periods of chilly temperatures and rain. Aside from that, seasons are negligible and you can pack for warm weather. Because the resort is located on the southern side of a knoll, it is less windy than other spots in Malawi. Bring a raincoat for worst case scenarios. Rain is typically accompanied by wind; therefore, umbrellas are rather useless.

What to See and Do

Cape Maclear is a popular destination with great views and scenery. You can spend an entire afternoon walking around the grounds and exploring the rolling hills. Lake Malawi is another incredible sight near Monkey Bay. In the summertime, the water is fresh and you can swim, dive, and snorkel in the oval lake. While Money Bay also has great swimming locations, the water is exceptionally clear in Lake Malawi.