Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Chileka Airport (BLZ): what you need to know
Blantyre is two hours ahead of Birmingham and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your BHX to BLZ flight.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Chileka Airport (BLZ)
At the moment, P64,560 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Chileka Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P94,351. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHX to BLZ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Chileka Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BHX to BLZ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Chileka Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
65.48% of flights that depart Birmingham International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Chileka Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chileka Airport (BLZ)
Hop off your Birmingham International Airport to Chileka Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a handy option that's not too far from BLZ, make your way to Top Lodge in Blantyre.
Pick up a Chileka Airport rental car and discover Blantyre and beyond with your own wheels. ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD, FlexWays and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Increase the odds of snagging the best deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Chileka Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a smart idea.
Getting from Chileka Airport (BLZ) to central Blantyre
Chileka Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Blantyre. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chileka Airport (BLZ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Chileka Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Blantyre in April.
The warmest month in Blantyre is October, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Chileka Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHX to BLZ sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malawi
Lilongwe is just one of the many cities in Malawi waiting to be explored after you've seen Blantyre. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include World War I Memorial, Lilongwe Central Musjid, Al-Falah Musjid and Lilongwe Wildlife Centre.
Mzuzu is another must-experience destination in Malawi and is around 499 kilometres north of Blantyre. No journey is complete without dropping by Museum, Mzuzu Dam and Chinese Garden.
