Non-stop flights to Blantyre (BLZ)
Chileka International Airport is the second largest airport in Malawi. It is an international airport. In total there are 5 airports around the world that have direct flights to Blantyre, spread around 5 cities in 4 countries. Currently, there is one domestic flight to Blantyre.
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All direct flights to Blantyre Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Blantyre Best time to visit Blantyre Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 181 flights arriving at Blantyre Airport, which are 42 flights per week or 6 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Blantyre are routes from Lilongwe (LLW) in Malawi and Johannesburg (JNB) in South Africa. These two routes together are operated 129 times this month, and make up for 71% of all monthly arrivals at Chileka International Airport.
The longest flight to Blantyre BLZ is departing from Addis Ababa (ADD). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and 5 minutes and covers a distance of 1,722 miles (2,771 km).
List of all direct flights to Blantyre
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Blantyre, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Blantyre.
Airlines flying to Blantyre
Currently, there are 2 airlines that fly to Blantyre. Most flights to Blantyre are operated by Ethiopian Airlines, as they connect 5 airports to BLZ. That’s around 5 times as much as Airlink, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Blantyre. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all BLZ flights:
What is the best time to visit Blantyre?
🌴 Tropical
Blantyre is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Since Blantyre is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.
Business class flights to Blantyre
There are 4 airports that have flights to Blantyre in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to BLZ are listed below:
International flights to Blantyre
Flights from Ethiopia to Blantyre
Addis Ababa is the only city in Ethiopia with direct flights to Blantyre. From Addis Ababa, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance). This route is not operational yet but will start in June.
All flights from Ethiopia
Flights from Mozambique to Blantyre
There is 1 airport in Mozambique that has a direct connection to Blantyre, which is Beira. From Beira, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Mozambique
Flights from South Africa to Blantyre
In South Africa, the only airport that has a direct connection to Blantyre is Johannesburg. From Johannesburg, you can fly non-stop with Airlink or Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from South Africa
Flights from Tanzania to Blantyre
Dar es Salaam is the only city in Tanzania with direct flights to Blantyre. From Dar es Salaam, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Tanzania
Domestic flights to Blantyre
Flights from Malawi to Blantyre
There is just one domestic flight to Blantyre, which is between Blantyre and Lilongwe. From Lilongwe, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Malawi
Alternative airports near Blantyre
Flying to an alternative airport near Blantyre could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. The only alternative airport to Blantyre (BLZ) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) is Tete (TET).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Blantyre?
There is 1 airport in Blantyre: Chileka International Airport (BLZ).
What is the best airport to fly into Blantyre?
The most convenient airport to fly into Blantyre is Chileka International Airport (BLZ).
How many airlines fly to Blantyre?
There are 2 airlines flying to Blantyre from 5 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Blantyre?
Ethiopian Airlines and Airlink are the only airlines flying to Blantyre.
Which alliances are flying to Blantyre?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying to Blantyre.
How many nonstop flights are there to Blantyre?
There are roughly 181 flights arriving at Blantyre every month (or 42 flights each week), from a total of 5 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Blantyre Airport?
The official name of Blantyre Airport is Chileka International Airport.
What is the airport code of Blantyre Airport?
The airport code of Blantyre Airport is BLZ.
What are the most popular flights to Blantyre?
Lilongwe, Johannesburg and Dar es Salaam are the 3 most popular routes to Blantyre. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Blantyre, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Blantyre?
| Lilongwe to Blantyre | 40m |
| Johannesburg to Blantyre | 2h 25m |
| Dar es Salaam to Blantyre | 2h |
| Beira to Blantyre | 1h 20m |
| Addis Ababa to Blantyre | 4h 5m |
