Flying from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Malindi Airport (MYD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 20 minutes.
Take your pick of 143 weekly Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport flights. The 15:55 departure with Safarilink is the earliest flight you can take. Skyward Express operates the last service of the day at 16:40.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LAU to MYD flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Safarilink is your gateway to discovering Malindi (and maybe even some other great parts of Kenya!). Check out the direct flights from Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Safarilink.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Malindi Airport (MYD)
£34 is currently the best price for a one-way Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport flight. Return flights start from £69. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from LAU to MYD, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LAU to MYD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport.
Handy information about Lamu Airport (LAU)
To reach Lamu Airport from central Lamu, it takes around 0 hours by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 0.1 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near LAU:
Arriving at Malindi Airport (MYD)
Book a hotel near MYD if you have a late Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Set yourself up with a Malindi Airport rental car from leading companies like Auto-Union or Unicorn rent a car. With your own wheels, you can venture farther out of Malindi and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
Reserving your ride from Malindi Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Malindi Airport (MYD) to central Malindi
Malindi Airport is approximately 2 miles from central Malindi. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Malindi Airport (MYD)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Malindi in February.
Lock in your flight from Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport for March if you want to go to Malindi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAU to MYD in August. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Kenya
You've done Malindi, now it's time to discover more of Kenya. Travel around 260 miles north-west to Nairobi to check off its leading attractions. From Nairobi National Park to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 65 miles south-west of Malindi, Mombasa is another essential stop in Kenya. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.