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title: "Malawi Airport Smoking Areas"
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description: "Smoke outdoors before security at Lilongwe Kamuzu (LLW) and Blantyre Bakili Muluzi (BLZ) airports in Malawi; neither has an indoor smoking room."
lastmod: "2026-10-24T00:00:00Z"
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# Malawi Airport Smoking Areas

You can smoke outdoors before security at Malawi’s two listed airports: Lilongwe Kamuzu International (LLW) and Blantyre Bakili Muluzi International (BLZ), still widely known as Chileka. Neither airport lists an indoor or airside smoking area.

## Malawi Airports Compared: Before and After Security

Before security, you can always smoke outside: at a designated smoking area where there is one, or outside the airport property, beyond the terminal kerb and car parks. After security, Yes means there is a smoking area past security and a dash means none is listed. Each airport’s page has the details.

| Airport | Before security | After security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Blantyre Chileka (BLZ)](https://www.airportsmokingzones.com/malawi/blz-smoking-at-blantyre-chileka-international-airport/) | Yes | – |
| [Lilongwe Lilongwe (LLW)](https://www.airportsmokingzones.com/malawi/llw-smoking-at-lilongwe-lilongwe-international-airport/) | Yes | – |

## The Major Airports

**[Kamuzu International (LLW)](https://www.airportsmokingzones.com/malawi/llw-smoking-at-lilongwe-lilongwe-international-airport/).** Lilongwe’s main airport and the Malawi Airlines hub. Outdoor smoking areas near the terminal exits, away from the entrances, before security.

**[Blantyre Bakili Muluzi International (BLZ)](https://www.airportsmokingzones.com/malawi/blz-smoking-at-blantyre-chileka-international-airport/).** Malawi’s commercial capital airport, officially renamed from Chileka in August 2025\. Outdoor smoking areas away from the terminal entrances before security.

## Tips for Smokers at Malawian Airports

- Both listed airports are outdoor-only
- Lilongwe at 1,050m has pleasant climate most of the year
- Bring water in summer — Blantyre and lakeside areas can be hot

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Can you smoke at Malawi airports?

Yes — at the outdoor areas outside the terminals at Lilongwe Kamuzu International (LLW) and Blantyre Bakili Muluzi International (BLZ). Neither airport lists an indoor or airside smoking area, so smoke before security.

### Where can I smoke at Lilongwe Airport (LLW)?

Use the outdoor smoking areas near the terminal exits, away from the entrances, before security. Kamuzu International lists no indoor or airside smoking area.

### Is there a smoking area at Blantyre Airport (BLZ)?

Yes — Blantyre Bakili Muluzi International Airport, still widely known as Chileka, has open-air smoking areas outside the terminal and away from the entrances. Smoke before security; the airport lists no indoor or airside smoking area.

### Are e-cigarettes and vapes allowed at Malawian airports?

Yes — use e-cigarettes and vapes at the outdoor smoking areas, following the same location rules as cigarettes.

### What should I expect at Malawian airports as a smoker?

Expect compact terminals with outdoor smoking areas before security and no indoor or airside facilities listed at LLW or BLZ. Lilongwe’s higher elevation brings milder conditions than lower, warmer Blantyre.