Chileka International Airport - BLZ Blantyre

The Chileka International Airport serves as the main airport of Blantyre, Malawi, the second biggest city of the Republic of Malawi. Currently, it is owned and operated by the local government.

Best Time to Visit

BLZ-Chileka International Airport has two (2) runway - one measuring 4,501-foot long; and another one measuring 7,628-foot long. Runway 10/28 is temporarily closed due to renovations and extensions that started in April 2019. Nonetheless, the airport remains operational for smaller aircrafts on runway 15/33. As part of this, all flights on medium-range and large aircrafts operate in Kamuzu International Airport, with transfers to and from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) on smaller aircrafts. Four (4) commercial airlines are operating in the airport. These include Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Malawian Airlines, and South African Airways. Ethiopian Airlines has routes to and from Addis Ababa and Beira; Kenya Airways has routes to and from Nairobi; Malawian Airlines has routes to and from Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg, and Lilongwe; South African Airways has routes to and from Johannesburg. The Republic of Malawi is a really small country, and there are not that many cities that surround Blantyre. It is a perfect destination for those who just want to disconnect from their daily lives for a time.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Some of the best accommodation and hotel options near BLZ airport include the cozy Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel and the nearby Villa 33. You and the family can rest at the 4-star Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls.

The Republic of Malawi, as aforementioned, is a small country. It only has a number of airports other than Chileka International Airport, including Kamuzu International Airport, Mzuzu Airport, and Dwanga Airport.