Malawi Airlines launches Lilongwe–Entebbe route

On November 20 2025, Ambassador (Rtd) Col. Fred Mwesigye, Uganda’s High Commissioner to Malawi, met Solomon Bekele Debay, the Chief Executive Officer of Malawi Airlines, at the airline’s headquarters in Lilongwe.

The meeting marked a key step in strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries.

Ambassador Mwesigye was joined by Doreen Atwiine, the Financial Attaché at the High Commission, Rev. Fr. David Nuwagaba, Chairperson of the Uganda Community in Malawi, and Martin Isyagi.

The Malawi Airlines team included Charles Ng’ambi, Head of Commercial, and Only Taulo, Marketing Officer.

Malawi Airlines confirmed that it will start flights between Lilongwe and Entebbe on December 15 2025, with four flights each week.

The route will improve connectivity, boost trade and support both the Ugandan community in Malawi and the Malawian community in Uganda.

The CEO thanked the Government of Uganda for its cooperation in securing regulatory clearance, saying the move supports the airline’s regional expansion plan.

Ambassador Mwesigye said he was excited about the airline’s entry into Uganda.

He noted that his mandate includes promoting business between the two countries and strengthening bilateral ties, adding that better connectivity will drive integration and economic growth.

The launch of the Lilongwe–Entebbe route is a major milestone in efforts to increase people-to-people links and economic engagement between Uganda and Malawi.

Both sides expressed confidence that the new air link will support trade, tourism and investment.