Travelling from London to Chileka Airport (BLZ): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Chileka Airport (BLZ), you'll have your choice of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Chileka Airport is located in Blantyre. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
Your flight from London to BLZ won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to BLZ even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is an option when flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Chileka Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can get to LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to BLZ flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Chileka Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Chileka Airport (BLZ)
Once your flight from London to Chileka Airport has touched down, unwind at a nearby hotel. Top Lodge in Blantyre is a great option that's a quick drive from BLZ.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Chileka Airport (BLZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Chileka Airport is R 12,884. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 17,637. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to BLZ if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Cheap London to Chileka Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Chileka Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Chileka Airport (BLZ)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Chileka Airport (BLZ). June is the busiest month to visit Blantyre. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
The warmest month in Blantyre is October, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your London to BLZ plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Chileka Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Blantyre
Once you've booked your flight from London to Chileka Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Blantyre:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Michiru, ISKCON Temple and Mount Soche are must-do's during your Blantyre adventure.
Explore more of Malawi
You've seen Blantyre, now it's time to explore other parts of Malawi. Journey about 225 kilometres north-west to Lilongwe to check off its top sights. From Lilongwe Wildlife Centre to BAPS Swaminarayan Sanskar Kendra and Four Seasons, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Your travels through Malawi isn't complete without visiting Salima. Kuti Wildlife Reserve Main Gate is one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 225 kilometres north of Blantyre.
