Non-stop flights from Blantyre (BLZ)
Blantyre Airport (IATA: BLZ, ICAO: FWCL), also known as Chileka International Airport, is the second largest airport in Malawi. It is an international airport and serves the area of Blantyre, Malawi. Blantyre Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 5 destinations in 4 countries.
At present, there is one domestic flight from Blantyre.
The longest flight from Blantyre BLZ is a 1,070 mile (1,722 km) non-stop route to Addis Ababa ADD. This direct flight takes around 4 hours and 5 minutes and is operated by Ethiopian Airlines.
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Airlines flying from Blantyre Popular destinations from Blantyre Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Blantyre
In total there are 3 airlines flying from and to Blantyre. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Blantyre
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Blantyre, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Blantyre that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Blantyre
There are 4 airports that have flights from Blantyre in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from BLZ are listed below:
International flights from Blantyre
Flights from Blantyre to Ethiopia
Addis Ababa is the only destination in Ethiopia with direct flights from Blantyre. Direct flights to Addis Ababa are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Blantyre to Mozambique
There is 1 destination in Mozambique that has a direct connection from Blantyre, which is Beira. Direct flights to Beira are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Blantyre to South Africa
In South Africa, the only destination that has a direct flight from Blantyre is Johannesburg. You can fly non-stop to Johannesburg with Airlink or Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Blantyre to Tanzania
Dar es Salaam is the only destination in Tanzania with direct flights from Blantyre. Direct flights to Dar es Salaam are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Domestic flights from Blantyre
Flights from Blantyre to Malawi
There is just one domestic flight from Blantyre, which is between Blantyre and Lilongwe. You can fly non-stop to Lilongwe with Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) or Ulendo Airlink.
Alternative airports near Blantyre
There are two alternative airports to Blantyre (BLZ) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Liwonde Mvuu Camp (VUU) and 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 from Blantyre?
The most convenient airport to fly from Blantyre is Chileka International Airport (BLZ).
How many airlines fly from Blantyre?
There are 3 airlines flying from Blantyre to 5 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Blantyre?
Ethiopian Airlines, Ulendo Airlink and Airlink operate most flights from Blantyre. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Blantyre?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying from Blantyre.
How many nonstop flights are there from Blantyre?
There are roughly 321 flights departing from Blantyre every month (or 77 flights each week), to 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 from Blantyre?
Lilongwe, Johannesburg and Dar es Salaam are the 3 most popular routes from Blantyre. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Blantyre, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Blantyre?
| Blantyre to Lilongwe | 40m |
| Blantyre to Johannesburg | 2h 25m |
| Blantyre to Dar es Salaam | 2h |
| Blantyre to Beira | 1h 20m |
| Blantyre to Addis Ababa | 4h 5m |
