LAU Manda Airstrip
- 10:50JM8685Nairobi(NBO)On time
- 11:05OW345Mombasa(MBA)On time
- 12:00OW340Mombasa(MBA)On time
- 14:05OW341Malindi(MYD)On time
- 16:45F252Malindi(MYD)On time
About LAU Airport
Manda Airstrip (LAU) serves Lamu Island and the nearby Lamu Archipelago, handling domestic flights between the coast and major Kenyan cities. The compact facility has a single runway and a small passenger terminal used by regional carriers such as Safarilink and Fly540, with frequent connections to Nairobi and occasional charter services to coastal destinations. Travelers should check the online flight board / online flight board for up-to-date arrivals / arrivals and departures / departures times, expect basic passenger services, and allow extra time during peak tourist seasons.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Manda Airstrip is LAU.
The ICAO code for Manda Airstrip is HKLU.
Manda Airstrip (LAU) is located in Lamu, Kenya.
The local time zone at Manda Airstrip (LAU) is Africa/Nairobi (GMT+3).
About 3 scheduled departures were counted at Manda Airstrip (LAU) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
Based on the current departures board at Manda Airstrip (LAU), scheduled flights are operated by Skyward Airlines, Jambojet, and Fly Meta.
Destinations on the current departures board at Manda Airstrip (LAU) include Mombasa, Malindi, and Nairobi.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Manda Airstrip (LAU). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.