Lamu, KE 🇰🇪 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
HKLU
IATA
LAU
Elevation
20 ft
Region
KE-300
Local Time
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Loading...GPS Code: HKLU
Local Code: Not available
Location: -2.252431° N, 40.912892° E
Continent: Africa
Type: Medium Airport
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Manda Airport (HKLU (LAU)) in Lamu, Kenya, offers a truly distinctive travel experience, largely due to its island location. Traveler sentiment is generally positive, with many viewing the unique boat transfer as an integral and enjoyable part of their journey to the historic Lamu archipelago. While the airport itself is described as small and somewhat dated, its efficiency and the overall cultural experience contribute to satisfactory reviews. The airport holds an average rating of 8.3/10 for service according to one review platform.
Overall, Manda Airport provides a functional and unique entry point to Lamu. While the terminal facilities may be basic, the seamless and picturesque boat transfer, combined with efficient processing, largely contributes to a positive traveler experience, making the journey to Lamu part of the adventure itself.
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Safarilink Aviation
XLK
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1 | 27 | 1 | Jan 24, 2026 |
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Jambojet
JMA
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Skyward Express
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1 | 16 | 1 | Jan 24, 2026 |
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07/25 |
3054 ft | 46 ft | GRE | Active |
08/26 |
3054 ft | 46 ft | GRE | Active |
15/33 |
6561 ft | 105 ft | ASP | Active |
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The primary mode of transport from Manda Airport is by boat taxi. Motorboats and traditional dhows are readily available at the jetty, a short walk from the terminal, to take passengers to Lamu Town, Shela, or other islands. The trip to Lamu Town is about 10-15 minutes.
Car rentals are not available or practical at Manda Airport. Lamu Island is a car-free zone, with narrow alleyways navigated by foot or donkey. Transportation between islands is done exclusively by boat.
A public ferry offers a more economical, shared-boat option connecting the Manda Airport jetty with Lamu Town. This service is slower and runs on a less frequent schedule compared to the private boat taxis.