Cheap flights Blantyre

Are you looking for cheap flights to Blantyre in Malawi (Africa)? Comparing and finding the best airline tickets is not that complicated. Choose a destination, the date of the outward and return trip and the tour group. The system will show you all available flights to surrounding airports such as Nampula, Beira or Blantyre. In the search results you will see departure times, arrival times, the ticket prices and other practical details about checked baggage, travel time and optional stopovers of charter airlines like United Airlines (UA) or Ethiopian Airlines (ET). Afterwards can you inquire about a rental car or overnight stays at rental accommodations such as Instahomes By F&f – Maugham Road, Instahomes By F&f – Villa, Annie'S Lodge Blantyre, Chez Maky, Casa Mia Lodge & Restaurant.

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The Malawian place is a beautiful location for a weekend break or a family vacation. This holiday destination has a great mix of authentic sights, beautiful museums, a versatile nature, specialized restaurants and a nice shopping area. Would you like to book adirect fly to Blantyre without paying too much? We provide you with a a simple step-by-step plan with the best tips for booking the most favorable flight offers.

Travel by plane to Blantyre

Pick a Malawian vacation destination
In advance you look for a departure location / airport (for example Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and a destination country, city or airport. You can also opt for multi-city flights if you wish. In the next step you choose the date of the outward journey and the date for the return flight (if you opt for a return ticket). In the comparator there an extra search line to consider 2 or 3 additional flight destinations. Finally, choose the travel composition. Click continue and start searching.
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The system displays a results page with suitable flight options from the airport of your choice to suitable airfields like Blantyre, Beira or Nampula. You can sort by total price, duration of travel or a specific departure time. Further, there are several ways to filter like the amount of stops, certain airlines (for this destination e.g. Malawi Airlines, ITA Airways (AZ) and Transavia (HV)), airport of arrival and the baggage limits. Useful: the ticket finder also suggests more favorably priced one way flights to Blantyre in the same month. Frequently you can sign up to receive a price alert.
Choose airline ticket-booking site
Choose a flight suggestion that best suits your your requirements. A particular flight can often be sold by national and international travel agents and airlines. You can choose the local flag carrier (Malawi Airlines) or a booking site like Gotogate. Some of the carriers and booking sites sometimes charge a little extra for service fee, seat selection, checked baggage, insurances, entertainment, hand luggage. View reviews from others and click through to complete your booking.
Choose number of suitcases and indicate which passengers are going with you
The airline ticket search engine will redirect you to the selected travel agency. Please Check the outward and return flight, the number of passengers, the price indication and confirm the flight. Make a choice for the number of kg of baggage (luggage package). On almost every flight 1 bag (55 x 35 x 25 cm) is included in the price. Do you also want to bring hold luggage? Then you have to pay an extra surcharge. Hereafter enter the passenger details. It is imperative that you enter the names correctly exactly as mentioned on your travel document.
Choose extra services during your flight
In the last step you can opt for additional packages. For example, choose additional legroom, quick boarding, additional insurance, snacks and meals, winter sports equipment, a dog/cat, local rental car or any other additional requirement. Based on your choices you see the realistic costs of your flight. Airlines offer the most common payment options such as Credit card (Visa/Mastercard/American Express) and Paypal. The provider will send you a confirmation by email. The day before you leave you can check in the passengers online. After checking-in, they will send the boarding pass by email. Make sure that you are at the airport about 3 hours before departure. Do not forget the necessary travel documents (customs).

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Details and facts about this location

Travel destination Blantyre (latitude: -15.7666707, longitude: 35.0167866) is a big environment in Malawi, Africa. The main language(s): English, Chichewa. The official currency is the Malawian kwacha (MWK). The local time zone is Africa/Blantyre (UTC +2). When flying to Blantyre vacation, you charge your equipment via socket type G. The electricity is 230 V / 50 Hz. Known surrounding airports are Beira, Nampula and Blantyre. The average price level is affordable. The flag carrier is Malawi Airlines. A normal hotel has a rate of €105,1.

Location	Blantyre
Country	Malawi
Continent	Africa
Time zone	Africa/Blantyre (UTC +2)
Airport in the region	Chileka International Airport (BLZ)
Popular airline	Malawi Airlines
Website	www.malawi.gov.mw
Phone number	+260 97 4560039

Last-minute tickets April 2024: view the latest flight offers

Booking a favorable plane ticket is actually quite easy. Via a clever ticket search engine, you always get the cheapest flights to Blantyre and nearby places with air companies like British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) and Swiss (LX). We discuss even more ways to reserve your tickets cheaper. Below, you will find 12 relevant tips to book cheaper airline tickets. Through this website you can also get affordable airline tickets to Hanimaadhoo.

12 useful tips for favorable flight bookings

Take a flight with a budget airline: low cost airlines have very low fares.
Use flight finders for the lowest price.
Today or tomorrow departure: you usually book last-minute flights with an extra discount.
Early Bird Fare Deals: book 2 to 3 months before departure.
Travel flexible: consider alternate airports and dates.
Surf without cookies for fair prices.
Choose a price alarm: you will receive an e-mail in the event of a price reduction.
Book a flight with connection: a transit flight is sometimes a lot cheaper.
Apply a discount code to your booking.
Frequent Flyer: save with various airline loyalty programs.
Open-jaw plane tickets: for example, fly back from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW).
Hotel with flight: book a package holiday including overnight stay and travel with 1 travel agent.

Choose your departure month

January 2023: this is often the cheapest month to order tickets.
February 2023: during the winter holidays, accommodations can be a bit more expensive.
March 2023: during spring break, tour operators offer many good deals.
April 2023: a wonderful city trip in Blantyre.
May 2023: excellent booking conditions within a package holiday.
June 2023: excellent time for a complete sun holiday with flight and hotel bundle.
July 2023: many tourists can be found during the summer holidays.
August 2023: the period when many people enjoy a flying holiday.
September 2023: there are usually many last minute flights available this time.
October 2023: a wonderful destination for an autumn holiday.
November: 2022: consider an all-inclusive hotel this period.
December: 2022: an unforgettable Christmas holiday in the winter sun.

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Booking Help Center: get help with your next booking

When you compare flights from Blantyre airlines show a wide range of options and other services you can add to your flight. So you can make it as extensive as you wish. Travelers don’t always know what to do with this. What has added value, and what can i skip? Attached you can check more information about useful packages and extras that are available (such as with China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Alaska Airlines, Air China, IndiGo, Turkish Airlines or Azul, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Air France / KLM, Aeroflot, Vueling).

Luggage: rules and conditions

Hand luggage means: a suitcase or bag that you can take with you on board the plane. By this we mean, among other things, a small purse, backpack, travel bag, briefcase, overnight bag, handbag. Many airlines in this country say: max. 1 piece of hand luggage allowed on the plane. The meaning of checked baggage is: a bag which you hand in at the check-in desk. This is loaded into the baggage hold of the aircraft. The max. weight differs per airline and flight class. This is around the 23 kilograms. The prices of a checked bag differ per airline, between €0,00 (free) – €50,00.

Max 1 backpack hand luggage (55 x 35 x 20 cm, no more than 10 kg).
Checked baggage: 1 suitcase with a maximum of 23 – 25 kg.
Check the airline’s website for current baggage rules.

Check-in & Seat reservation

Traveling with family or friends to Blantyre by plane? It is then practical to book seats next to each other. You can easily choose seats next to each other during your booking. When you’re looking for seat numbers you can see the extra price right away. Do you think the cost of seat reservation are too high? Then the airline itself will designate a seat. During the online check-ins it’s easy to use the seat selection module. Optionally, you can opt for extra legroom. Please note: this incurs additional costs.

Economy class: the most attractive seats (also at the window, at the aisle, front row (in front), back row (in the back), at the toilets, near the kitchen (galley).
Business class: larger seating area and extra priority service.
First class: the most ideal airline seats with a premium dinner.

Is cancellation insurance necessary?

Do you have to unexpectedly cancel your trip? You will then have to pay cancellation costs. Trip Cancellation Insurance covers the costs of your flight ticket if you have to cancel your trip for some reason. In situations of death or serious illness, medically necessary surgery, divorce, complications during pregnancy, involuntary unemployment, an accident. You then contact the insurer for an amount for rebooking or changing the airline tickets.

Let it take effect no later than 7 days after booking the trip.
A ongoing travel insurance covers damage and costs resulting from unforeseen events during the trip (think about legal counsel, repatriation, medical expenses, car breakdown assistance, replacement vehicle, winter sports accidents).
Luggage insurance: insurance for loss, damage or theft of your luggage.

Entertainment and meal on board

Your flight trip Blantyre (Africa) is called an intercontinental air travel. The following applies to this type of flight: a meal with drink is usually included in the ticket price. The on-board menu will be adjusted to the time and length of the flight. The nutrition will be served by the employees. Travelers are also allowed to bring their own food.

intercontinental plane trip: the meal (in the evening) is included in the price.
Served meals and drinks may differ per time of the flight.
In-flight entertainment: interactive screen with service button, games, reading light, current weather forecast, movies / series, radio / music.

Book a business flight

Do you want to travel for business matters? Then you want a barrier-free flight. The larger airports have several additional services: business valet parking, check in with priority and entrance to a luxurious lounge where you can work in a room with facilities. Do you prefer Chileka International Airport? Then ask your employer about a premium membership. This means faster boarding and access to the exclusive lounge.

Free WIFI: free internet in lounge and on board.
Priority boarding: fast boarding and two pieces of hand luggage.
Members-only & pay-to-access lounges: with everything you need for a smooth trip.
For business trips: you will also find workstations with good tables, chairs and (USB) sockets.
Parking in places close to the terminal.
Loyalty programs: compare frequent flyer programs like Executive Club, Lifemiles, Mileage Plan, AAdvantage, SkyPass, Miles&Smiles, Southwest Rapid Rewards, Frontier Miles, KrisFlyer, SkyMiles, Flying Blue, Miles&More.

Additional Flight Services

Airlines provide many other extras you can book to match the international of domestic flight even better to your wishes. In the list below we offer all kinds of common packages.

Pets: take a trip to another country with your dog or cat.
Special baggage: bicycle, skis and snowboard, fishing equipment, golfing equipment, musical instrument, diving equipment.
Choose for CO2 compensation when booking.
Valet-parking: you can get off at the departure hall, a driver will take over the car.
Car rental: explore the area with a rental car in Blantyre.
Book extra piece of baggage: pre-book extra baggage with your flight.
Flying with baby: children’s luggage such as buggy / stroller, wrap, child seat, baby carrying bag, pram, camping bed.
Airport transfer: with a shuttle service (shuttle bus) you can quickly leave the airport.

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Nearby Airports in Blantyre (and in the region)

Taking advantage of the fastest flight to Blantyre? In this region, there are both large and small-scale Malawian airfields. One of the larger airports in this region is Kamuzu International Airport. The (national) airline Malawi Airlines is very well known here. In the table you can see various national airdromes operating in this area. From these places you can take a transfer via the train, bus, public transport, airport shuttle service and taxi transfer. Reliable air shuttle services that you can choose here are KLM (KL), Swiss (LX), Kenya Airways (KQ) and Delta Air Lines (DL).

Airport	Code (IATA)	Distance (KM)
Nampula	APL	463,5 km
Beira	BEW	448,7 km
Blantyre	BLZ	10,8 km
Chipata	CIP	359,0 km
Harare	HRE	482,5 km
Lilongwe	LLW	257,2 km
Mfuwe	MFU	433,7 km
Tete	TET	152,1 km
Quelimane	UEL	305,0 km
Chimoio	VPY	412,8 km

Schedule with airports accessible from Blantyre (Malawi).

Popular Airport Blantyre: Chileka International Airport

Airport Chileka International Airport is a great airport of arrival. This falls within the segment medium-sized terminal located 779 meters above sea level in Blantyre. Do you have to return your rental car? Then navigate to this address: 8XCF+9H Blantyre, Malawi. Additional information can be read at www.malawi.gov.mw. You can also ask questions by phone (+260 97 4560039). A great air company is Malawi Airlines. See also our page with tips for cheap non-stop flights to Sliač.

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Kamuzu International Airport: most important hub of the country.
Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): nice airport shops with food, magazines and books.
Orlando International Airport (MCO): offers an excellent selection of city trips.
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH): simple and fast parks next to the terminal.
Brussels Airport (BRU): excellent options for valet parking and business lounge.
Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS): convenient App and website with all flight times.
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): clear signage in the various rooms.
Cancún International Airport (CUN): good facilities for business trips.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP): after arrival you can relax in the lounge or at the catering.
Palma De Mallorca Airport (PMI): well-arranged spaces with many good facilities.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): wide range of destinations and airlines.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): an innovative terminal with a great eye for sustainability.

View and compare airlines for your next flight

We know all kinds of air companies going to Malawi (MW) by air plane. Hereafter you can search 10 good airline companies for a package trip to Blantyre.

United Airlines (UA): take advantage of cheap flights via the App or website.
Ethiopian Airlines (ET): also book car rental and hotels nearby.
Malawi Airlines: airport parking, lounges and airport transfer.
ITA Airways (AZ): book attractive last-minute offers online.
Transavia (HV): download the App to manage your trip online.
British Airways (BA): add various extras such as extra luggage or pets.
KLM (KL): excellent help with check-in and boarding.
Swiss (LX): child-friendly organization with friendly staff.
Kenya Airways (KQ): excellent customer service for help and support.
Delta Air Lines (DL): competitive prices for economy class.

Top-10 flight booking sites

At this time we distinguish more & more convenient travel agencies and comparators. In the list below we show 10 popular online travel agents to find round-trip flight offers Blantyre for April 2024.

Momondo: global travel search site that scours the world wide web for the best flight deals.
Skyscanner: metasearch search engine for finding cheap flights in April 2024.
Expedia: quickly search for flights, accommodation, excursions and all-inclusive trips to Blantyre.
Kayak: compose your own trip including hotel, car and excursions.
Travelocity: enter a departure date and destination, and your trip-ready.
Onetravel.com: grab low-cost deals on airline tickets.
Hopper: provides information on typical flight prices over time.
Farecompare.com: user-friendly site for comparing ticket prices.
Booking.com: the best hotels, rental properties & attractions.
Google Flights: put together a complete tour and search for day trips via google maps.

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7 Day Weather Forecasts Blantyre, Malawi

You are dealing here with a Tropical wet-dry climate. The normal avg. annual temperature is 23,7 degrees Celsius °C. A popular time to visit the country is May to August. This is a pleasant holiday period to see the hotspots of the country and take a regional tour. In the view below we offer the weather for the coming week. We show the day and night temperature per 24 hours and you will find an icon with the expected weather image here. You can also search for affordable flights to Margate.

Weather report Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Fly-drive Blantyre: combine trip with rental car

By Fly and drive we mean: combining a flight with a rental car. Fly + Drive is efficiënt when you arrive at the airport: you may not want to be dependent on a transfer. The great convenience is that you can arrange everything in advance. You don’t have to arrange anything in the arrivals hall. You discover the popular sights with your own transport solution. Local address: 62M8+8PM, Blantyre, Malawi.

The sedan, station or SUV is waiting for you in the parking garage.
Weekend escape: take a break in a beautiful natural environment.
Summer trip car hire: there are many tourists in the summer months.

Flight + Hotel Deals

Are you booking a flight and hotel with 1 tour operator? We then speak of a package holiday. The beauty of this is: you usually pay less, you can travel safely and confidently and there is often an employee on site. With some travel providers, the transfer from airport Chileka International Airport to your selected hotel can be booked as well.

A package holiday consists of at least 2 travel components.
All-inclusive also includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Reliable hotels for holiday season: Instahomes By F&f – Maugham Road, Instahomes By F&f – Villa, Annie'S Lodge Blantyre, Chez Maky, Casa Mia Lodge & Restaurant.

FAQ: view questions and answers about low fare flights from Blantyre

What are good airports for my flight to Blantyre?

Near this region you will find larger and smaller Malawian airfields such as Nampula (APL), Blantyre (BLZ) and Beira (BEW). A very important international airport in this environment is Kamuzu International Airport. You will be rapidly at your end goal thanks to public transport (such as a bus, taxi or train) or an airport transfer (shuttle service). Some factors to consider when choosing an airport: research average arrival times, the number of canceled flights, security checkpoint wait times, and direct-route options to travel faster. In that case, you need to fly-non-stop to Blantyre.

What are good airlines?

Blantyre in Malawi is a great Malawian holiday hotspot. Quite a few commuter airlines offer direct or indirect flights. Attractive airlines are e.g.: United Airlines (UA), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Malawi Airlines, ITA Airways (AZ), Transavia (HV), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL), Swiss (LX), Kenya Airways (KQ), Delta Air Lines (DL). An excellent local Malawian flight company is Malawi Airlines. Always check a flight seeker for interesting promotions. Also check the flight offers and prices on the online travel tools of the commercial airlines.

What is the best time to book cheap flights to Blantyre?

There are price updates throughout the week. Flight tickets where you depart in the peak season (early July to September) are generally less attractive. Holiday in low season (November – February) is usually much more cost effective. Do you only have travel options during the school holidays? Then don’t wait too long to book. 6 to 12 weeks before the desired departure day, there is a great chance of affordable tickets. After this you usually pay more. Potentially relevant: well before the high season most commuter airlines have early bird flight deals. It is smart to keep an eye on these early in the year!

Last minute flights Blantyre: where can these be found?

Airlines aim for fully occupied planes. Are there many seats available? On these flights, the available tickets are usually offered with a huge discount. Because of these deals, the aircraft can depart with optimal occupancy. It is smart to keep an eye on these offers. Useful tips: download the App of your favorite airline for current promotions, track your favorite flight with a price alert and take advantage of the 24-Hour Flight Cancellation Rule. It also pays to check out last minute deals from tour operators.

Can people travel here by public transport?

Flight destination Blantyre offers all kinds of public transport options. Everyone easily travels to major international and smaller terminals. From the departure hall, there are several buses and/or trains to your hotel. At the airfield you can also book a shuttle service in advance. Please check times and location before departure. Do you have a larger budget, and don’t want to be dependent on a timetable? Then you can easily hail a taxi. With a all-inclusive vacation package from travel companies like Expedia, Booking.com, Orbitz, Travelocity, Thomas Cook, Kayak, transfer from and to the airport is sometimes included in the price.