Statistics on Edinburgh-Malawi (Lilongwe) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Malawi (Lilongwe) (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Malawi (Lilongwe) from Edinburgh airport is $ 1182 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 964 (in may) and $ 1509 (in december), which is a saving of $ 219 or a surplus of $ 327 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $860 to $914 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a friday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Malawi (Lilongwe) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Malawi (Lilongwe) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2732 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Malawi (Lilongwe) from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 964, saving $ 219 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1182). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1509).
Flight Edinburgh-Malawi (Lilongwe): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 928 | $ 1121 | fair price |
| February | $ 846 | $ 1055 | good price |
| March | $ 883 | $ 1082 | good price |
| April | $ 984 | $ 1182 | fair price |
| May | $ 815 | $ 964 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 882 | $ 988 | good price |
| July | $ 1186 | $ 1428 | high price |
| August | $ 1197 | $ 1391 | high price |
| September | $ 877 | $ 1101 | good price |
| October | $ 968 | $ 1288 | fair price |
| November | $ 876 | $ 1075 | good price |
| December | $ 1148 | $ 1509 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Malawi (Lilongwe)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Malawi (Lilongwe) range from $645 to $1720. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $645 to $699), 1% at the maximum price (from $1666 to $1720). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $860 to $914 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Malawi flight
There are 9 companies that serve Edinburgh from Malawi (Lilongwe) airport: Kenya Airways, British Airways, KLM, Flybe, Ryanair, EasyJet, Air France, Emirates and Lufthansa.
Data analysis:
Of the 2732 flights analyzed in previous years, Kenya Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Malawi route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Malawi (Lilongwe) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $77. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $91.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Malawi (Lilongwe) to Edinburgh departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday for your return date, you will save an average of $72. Conversely, departing from Malawi (Lilongwe) on a tuesday may cost you an additional $57.
Top prices Edinburgh-Malawi (Lilongwe)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Lilongwe | 08-05 to 12-05-2024 | $ 1142 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Lilongwe | 09-05 to 16-05-2024 | $ 1224 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lilongwe | 10-06 to 20-06-2024 | $ 1182 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lilongwe | 01-07 to 08-07-2024 | $ 1215 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lilongwe | 06-07 to 20-07-2024 | $ 1352 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lilongwe | 01-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 1175 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lilongwe | 04-09 to 25-09-2024 | $ 1145 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lilongwe | 05-09 to 19-09-2024 | $ 1106 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lilongwe | 12-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 1201 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Lilongwe | 03-04 to 17-04-2025 | $ 1340 | layover flight with British Airways |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Malawi (Lilongwe) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 7 to 8 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Malawi flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Malawi (Lilongwe), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1070 $, which is a saving of 112 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 7 to 8 months in advance, you will pay the full price (131 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Malawi (Lilongwe) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | - |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1019 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1033) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1176 $) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 863 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 887) |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1007 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1248 $) |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Malawi are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $49. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $63 more.
Edinburgh to Malawi (Lilongwe): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | $ 1182 $1182 to $1182 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1523 $1215 to $1844 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1810 $1692 to $1927 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1134 $1041 to $1201 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1427 $1427 to $1427 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1375 $1340 to $1409 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Malawi (Lilongwe).