Flights to Lamu (LAU)

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Manda Airstrip is an airport serving Lamu, Kenya.

Right now there are 4 airports in 1 country connected to Lamu, 4 of them domestic, with 6 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Lamu's longest nonstop connection is Nairobi (NBO), 283 miles, offered by G Switch Works, Jambojet and 2 other airlines.

Airlines serving Lamu

Skyward Express3 destinations
Flexflight2 destinations
Safarilink Aviation2 destinations
G Switch Works1 destination
Jambojet1 destination
Kenya Airways1 destination

Popular routes to Lamu

The places connected to Lamu on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

Popular routes with a stopover

Aside from the non-stop routes above, reaching Lamu from these popular places requires a connection:

Nairobi (WIL)Kenya

Information on Points & Miles

Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop routes to Lamu not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

Which places within 500 miles can reach Lamu non-stop?

Seasonal and upcoming routes to Lamu

Ending before the rest

Mombasa (MBA)Through Oct 31, 2026

The other 2 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

Airline alliances to Lamu

SkyTeam1 destination

Award programs that reach Lamu

How many of these places each program's airlines fly to Lamu from. Reach, not award availability — that is a live fare question this schedule feed cannot answer.

Club Premier1 destination
Delta SkyMiles1 destination
Flying Blue1 destination
SAS EuroBonus1 destination
Virgin Atlantic1 destination

Domestic flights to Lamu

Alternative airports near Lamu

Hola (HOA)81 mi / 130 km
Malindi (MYD)88 mi / 142 km
Garissa (GAS)151 mi / 243 km
Mombasa (MBA)153 mi / 246 km
KMU (KMU)168 mi / 270 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of airport LAU?

The airport's official name is Manda Airstrip. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code LAU.

What is the airport code for Manda Airstrip?

The IATA airport code for Manda Airstrip is LAU. Enter LAU in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

Where is Manda Airstrip (LAU)?

Manda Airstrip serves Lamu, Kenya. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to LAU, not just the broader city.

How can I explore flights to Lamu (LAU)?

Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and LAU as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward Lamu, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to Lamu?

Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service to LAU.

Can I look for award flights to Lamu (LAU)?

Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route to LAU, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.