Cheap flights to Lamu
A trip to the Kenyan archipelago begins with an arrival at the region's only airport — Lamu, located just 2 km from the city center. Currently, scheduled flights to this destination operate from 3 cities, providing reliable connections with the mainland. The highest number of flights comes from Nairobi (15 flights weekly), as well as from Mombasa and Malindi.
These routes are served by 3 airlines, with Air Jamaica and Flex Flight APS being the main carriers. To plan your visit thoroughly, it's worth checking in advance how to get to the destination and looking up the current weather for your travel dates. Below on this page, you will find departure city cards with a convenient search form to help you choose the right flight.
Flight insights to Lamu
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Lamu — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Lamu come from Nairobi, Mombasa and Malindi. Nairobi leads with around 15 flights a week.
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Lamu range from Malindi at $49 to Nairobi at $79 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Lamu from right now are Malindi from $49, Mombasa from $57 and Nairobi from $79.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Lamu is from Nampula at about 2h 20m, followed by Kisumu (1h 26m) and Eldoret (1h 24m).
- Nampula2h 20m
- Kisumu1h 26m
- Eldoret1h 24m
- Arusha1h 7m
- Nairobi1h 6m
Popular departure cities to Lamu
Frequently asked questions
- How many cities have flights to Lamu?
- Currently, flights to Lamu are available from 3 cities. Most routes are domestic, connecting the archipelago with Kenya's major transportation hubs.
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Lamu?
- The most popular destination is Nairobi, with 15 flights per week. Regular connections are also maintained with Mombasa (7 flights) and Malindi (6 flights weekly).
- How many airlines fly to Lamu?
- There are 3 airlines operating flights on this route. The leaders in terms of the number of scheduled flights are Air Jamaica and Flex Flight APS.
- Which airports receive flights to Lamu?
- The main and only aviation hub serving this destination is Lamu Airport (LAU). It is located on Manda Island, just 2 kilometers from the historic part of the city.
- How to find cheap flights to Lamu?
- To find the best deals, we recommend using the search form on our website to compare flights from different carriers. Booking in advance, especially before the peak tourist season, helps in finding the most budget-friendly flight options.