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Northern Malawi's primary gateway serving Mzuzu city.
Location
Mzuzu, Malawi
Mzuzu Airport (IATA: ZZU, ICAO: FWUU) is a domestic airport located in Mzuzu, the largest city in northern Malawi. It serves as the main air access point for the Northern Region of Malawi, connecting travelers to the capital Lilongwe and other domestic destinations.
The airport operates at a modest scale befitting a regional facility, with limited infrastructure and scheduled services primarily provided by small regional carriers. It plays an important role in linking the relatively isolated north of Malawi to the rest of the country, particularly given the long road distances involved.
Mzuzu Airport has a single paved runway and basic passenger facilities. Its catchment area includes tourists heading to nearby attractions such as Lake Malawi's northern shores and Nyika National Park.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic passenger processing facilities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Mzuzu city centre is primarily via taxis and minibuses.
Airlines here
Domestic services have historically been operated by carriers such as Malawian Airlines connecting Mzuzu to Lilongwe.
Notable facts
- ›Mzuzu Airport serves as the main air gateway to northern Malawi.
- ›It provides access to nearby attractions including Nyika National Park and northern Lake Malawi.
- ›The airport has a single paved runway suitable for smaller turboprop and regional jet aircraft.
- ›Mzuzu is the third-largest city in Malawi and the administrative capital of the Northern Region.
- ›Road travel between Mzuzu and Lilongwe takes approximately five to six hours, making air links valuable.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
