Travelling from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to Chileka Airport (BLZ): what you need to know
Blantyre is three hours 30 minutes behind Ahmedabad and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your AMD to BLZ flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to Chileka Airport (BLZ)
Currently, R 12,379 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ahmedabad Airport to Chileka Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 29,091. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from AMD to BLZ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Ahmedabad Airport to Chileka Airport.
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Handy information about Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
73.23% of flights taking off from Ahmedabad Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Ahmedabad Airport from central Ahmedabad, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ahmedabad Airport to Chileka Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to AMD:
Arriving at Chileka Airport (BLZ)
Consider a stay at Top Lodge in Blantyre after touching down from your Ahmedabad Airport to Chileka Airport flight. It's a short drive from BLZ and a handy option if you want to freshen up right away.
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Chileka Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD, FlexWays or Europcar and explore beyond Blantyre's usual tourist stops.
Increase the odds of scoring the best possible rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Chileka Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Chileka Airport (BLZ) to central Blantyre
Chileka Airport to the centre of Blantyre has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chileka Airport (BLZ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Ahmedabad Airport to Chileka Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Blantyre in April.
The warmest month in Blantyre is October, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Ahmedabad Airport to Chileka Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AMD to BLZ sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malawi
Lilongwe is just one of the many places in Malawi waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Blantyre. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include World War I Memorial, Lilongwe Central Musjid, Al-Falah Musjid and Lilongwe Wildlife Centre.
Mzuzu is another favourite destination in Malawi and is around 499 kilometres north of Blantyre. No trip is complete without dropping by Museum, Mzuzu Dam and Chinese Garden.
