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.
On this page it is easy to search for Blantyre, Malawi airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Blantyre, Malawi (BLZ-Chileka Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the BLZ airport.
Most of these BLZ
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Blantyre, Malawi
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of Blantyre, Malawi Hotels
View all Blantyre, Malawi (BLZ-Chileka Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Blantyre, Malawi (BLZ-Chileka Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Blantyre, Malawi (BLZ-Chileka Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Blantyre, Malawi (BLZ-Chileka Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 3:48 AM.
The temperature feels like 72.05 with a humidity level of 61 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 3 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 3, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southeast at a speed of 6 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 3:26 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
4/25
Few clouds
74°F
High: 85°F
Low: 67°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
4/26
Scattered clouds
75°F
High: 83°F
Low: 67°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
4/27
Scattered clouds
72°F
High: 79°F
Low: 65°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
4/28
Broken clouds
71°F
High: 78°F
Low: 65°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
4/29
Broken clouds
71°F
High: 78°F
Low: 66°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
4/30
Broken clouds
73°F
High: 82°F
Low: 67°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Blantyre, Malawi BLZ airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free BLZ airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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