Airport
Chileka International Airport (BLZ)
Chileka International Airport serves Blantyre, Malawi’s commercial capital, and is the main gateway to southern Malawi. Compare transfer options to Blantyre city centre and onward travel to nearby destinations such as Mount Mulanje and Zomba Plateau.
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About Chileka International Airport
Chileka International Airport is the main international airport serving Blantyre, Malawi’s commercial capital and second-largest city, and a key gateway to southern Malawi. The airport handles domestic connections to Lilongwe and regional international services to hubs such as Johannesburg and Addis Ababa.
The airport is located about 13 km northwest of central Blantyre, with road transfers to the city centre typically taking around 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. Its single compact terminal brings domestic and international operations together in one building, making navigation relatively straightforward for arriving and departing passengers.
Transport links rely mainly on taxis and pre-arranged hotel or private transfers; public bus access to the terminal is limited. Car rental is available in Blantyre and can support onward travel around the region.
Facilities are modest but cover essential needs, including a café, shops, a VIP lounge, currency exchange and ATMs. The airport remains an important regional access point for business and leisure travellers visiting Blantyre and nearby destinations such as Mount Mulanje and Zomba Plateau.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Chileka International Airport operates from a single compact passenger terminal that handles domestic and international flights in the same building.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Chileka International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Chileka International Airport to hotels, business addresses and other destinations in Blantyre and southern Malawi.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from BLZ, business meetings, events or journeys around Blantyre.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Chileka International Airport or in Blantyre for independent travel around the city and onward journeys to nearby destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Chileka International Airport, hotels, event venues and other locations in the region.
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