Travelling from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) to Chileka Airport (BLZ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Lilongwe International Airport to Chileka Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 40 minutes.
Lilongwe and Blantyre share the same timezone, UTC+2.
You can choose from 12 weekly Lilongwe International Airport to Chileka Airport flights. The 08:10 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest available. Ethiopian Airlines operates the last service of the day at 16:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LLW to BLZ flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Blantyre (and then seeing more of Malawi!) is a breeze with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Lilongwe International Airport to Chileka Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) to Chileka Airport (BLZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lilongwe International Airport to Chileka Airport flight is Rs17,829. A round-trip fare is currently Rs28,444. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from LLW to BLZ, book your trip ten months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Lilongwe International Airport to Chileka Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Lilongwe International Airport (LLW)
Lilongwe International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 82.0% of flights that take off from LLW reach their destination without delay.
To reach Lilongwe International Airport from central Lilongwe, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Arriving at Chileka Airport (BLZ)
Consider a stay at Top Lodge in Blantyre after arriving from your Lilongwe International Airport to Chileka Airport flight. It's a short drive from BLZ and a comfy option if you'd like to relax as soon as possible.
Grab a Chileka Airport rental car and discover Blantyre and beyond with your own set of wheels. ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD, FlexWays and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your ride from Chileka Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your departure date.
Getting from Chileka Airport (BLZ) to central Blantyre
Chileka Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Blantyre. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chileka Airport (BLZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Lilongwe International Airport to Chileka Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Blantyre based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Lilongwe International Airport to Chileka Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Blantyre, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LLW to BLZ in July. Average temperatures are between 11ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Malawi
Blantyre has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Malawi you should also see. About 241 kilometres north-west of Blantyre, a trip to Lilongwe will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like World War I Memorial, Lilongwe Central Musjid, Al-Falah Musjid and Lilongwe Wildlife Centre.
Mzuzu is another essential stop in Malawi and is around 499 kilometres north of Blantyre. No trip is complete without experiencing Museum, Mzuzu Dam and Chinese Garden.