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Overflight Permits in Malawi

Malawi

Whether you’re flying a private, charter, scheduled or non-scheduled flight, passengers or cargo, a technical or traffic landing, Prior Permission is required. Malawi has its own set of rules, regulations, and procedures for granting permits to aircraft wishing to land or even enter their airspace, whether you’re flying a private, charter, scheduled or non-scheduled flight, passengers or cargo, a technical or traffic landing.According to the Malawi CAA AIP, any aircraft owner/operator wishing to fly in Malawi airspace must apply for Malawi overflight clearance with the air transport department at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time. Always remember to include AFTN in your flight plan, although you’ll only require a Malawi overflight permit.

Malawi is a member to the Chicago Convention, flight and crew conditions must closely adhere to the ICAO general rules of international air traffic and their regulations for the movement of soldiers, equipment, supplies, and dangerous items. Please contact us for more details.

Malawi - Overflight, Landing Permit and Ground Handling Services

Our skilled flight support team provides a comprehensive range of aviation support services to all international and domestic airports in Malawi, as well as experience above and below the wings, to facilitate single-window operations. Passenger Charter Flights, Cargo Airlines, and Scheduled Airline Seasonal Block Clearance for Malawi Overflight and Landing Permits can be obtained directly from the Malawi Civil Aviation Authority within the required time frame.

Malawi Overflight Permit

Overfly approvals are required for any flight from point of origin to point of destination, we provide entire trip assistance and can acquire permits on short notice.

Malawi Landing Permit

We have direct contact with Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) all over the world, and in countries where CAA only allows permits to be processed through local agents, we have a highly qualified local representative team ready to assist our valued customers, allowing us to arrange landing permits quickly.

In order to obtain Malawi Overflight, Landing Permit, you must provide the following information

  • Complete Flight Schedule
  • Lead Passenger Details (Only for Passenger Flight)
  • Entry/Exit Points
  • Details on the consignee and consignor (Only for Cargo Flight)

Documents Concerning Aircraft:

  • (AOC, COA, COI, CON, COR)
  • Operating Permit for Aircraft (Private Aircraft AOC Not Required)
  • Airworthiness Certificate
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Certificate of Noise
  • Certificate of Registration

Permits are available in the categories listed below

  • Charter or Private Landing Permits
  • Charter or Private Airport Parking Slot Arrangement
  • Charter Overflight Permits

Scheduled Airlines

  • Monthly Block Permits
  • Seasonal Block Overflight Permits
Sample Overflight Permits – Malawi Item 18 of your submitted Flight Plan must include the approved overflight permission number. Example of a Permit Format Malawi Overflight Permit = 0879/18 Issuing Malawi Overflight Permit Malawi over flight permit will be issue by: Malawi Civil Aviation Authority Postal Address : Department of Civil Aviation PO Box 322. Lilongwe 3, Malawi. Malawi Overflight Air Navigation Bill Responsibility The Malawi Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will send an air navigation bill directly to the airline or operator. .Validity of Malawi Overflight Permit Permits for Overflight Are Valid for “72 Hours” (from its initial requested schedule) Working Hours of the Malawi Civil Aviation Authority
  • Saturday and Sunday are Malawi Weekend
  • Working hours of the Malawi Civil Aviation Authority are from 0400Z to 1700Z.

Processing Fees for Malawi Overflight Permits (official)

According To Malawi Civil Aviation, Officially, “NO CAA Processing Fees” are charged for the issuance of a Malawi Overflight Permit.

How Many FIR's In Malawi Airspace

  • Malawi’s airspace currently has one flight information region (FIR).
  • Malawi’s ICAO code for FIR is FWLL.

Ground Handling Services

We recognize that high-quality, personalized ground handling services at the best price are critical components of a successful trip. Whether the flight is ad-hoc or scheduled, we ensure that the aircraft, its crew, passengers, and cargo are taken care of from landing to take-off. Overfly Permit provide a comprehensive range of high-quality cargo, ramp, passenger, and fuel stop services to our customers in Malawi and around the world.

International Trip Support Services

Our highly professional flight support team, with over 15 years of experience, has the commercial technical and regulatory knowledge and expertise to handle your flight in the shortest possible time at any civil airport in Malawi, reducing the inconveniences of international flights such as obtaining Malawi overflight and landing permits, and escorting passengers and crew through customs and immigration. Third-party providers are used for other services. Furthermore, we adhere to stringent operational and customer service standards to ensure that every site we serve receives consistent, professional, and tailored service.