Traveling from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Malindi Airport (MYD): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 22 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport. Malindi and Lamu share the same timezone — UTC+3.
There are 143 flights from Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport every week. Get the 11:10 flight if you want to set off as soon as possible. If you'd prefer to get the most out of your day, the latest flight from LAU to MYD is 16:40.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
When flying within Kenya, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to show some form of identity document, such as an ID card or driver's license. As soon as you've found your cheap ticket from LAU to MYD, make sure your ID is valid before you fly.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Malindi Airport (MYD)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport is C$65. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$125. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from LAU to MYD.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from LAU to MYD. There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll let you know when the price changes.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Lamu Airport (LAU)
The journey from the center of Lamu to Lamu Airport is around 0.16 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to LAU? If you've booked an early flight from Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Malindi Airport (MYD)
Reserve a hotel near MYD if you're on a late flight from Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Malindi Airport (MYD) to central Malindi
Malindi Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the center of Malindi. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 6 minutes.
When to fly to Malindi Airport (MYD)
The quietest month for a flight from Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Malindi based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Lamu Airport to Malindi Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Malindi, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from LAU to MYD around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Malindi
As soon as you've booked your flights from LAU to MYD, you'll need to find a place to stay in Malindi. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Vasco da Gama Pillar, Marafa-Hells Kitchen and Malindi Museum are top sights which should be on every Malindi itinerary.
Complete your Malindi trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Malindi Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Malindi.