Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Blantyre, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

If you book a flight to Blantyre, you will be flying into Chileka, which is the city’s only airport. Blantyre Chileka (BLZ) is located 12,3 km from the centre of Blantyre. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre Chileka should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily flights from 2 different airlines.

Question 3

Can I find cheaper flights to Blantyre if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Blantyre on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Blantyre?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Airlink is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Blantyre.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

Blantyre Chileka is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Blantyre. One-way flights to Blantyre Chileka typically cost R3 783, while return flights cost around R7 533.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Blantyre?

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A return flight to Blantyre will typically cost around R11 785, however they can be found for as little as R7 533.

Question 7

Does Blantyre Chileka have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Blantyre Chileka can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 8

Are there hotels close to Blantyre Chileka?

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Yes. Blantyre Chileka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Tranquil Ridge Bnb is the closest property to Blantyre Chileka (0,0 km away from Blantyre Chileka).

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Blantyre are Airlink and Ethiopian Air.

Question 10

How long is the flight to Blantyre?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre takes 2 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Blantyre from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability to Blantyre

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The most flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Blantyre?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Blantyre are Airlink and Ethiopian Air.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Blantyre ranges from 0.0 - 200.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 200.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Blantyre when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Blantyre, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

Question 15

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Blantyre?

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Deals for Blantyre flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose to your preference, such as price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 16

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Blantyre?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights to Blantyre for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 17

Can Cheapflights find flights to Blantyre with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Blantyre shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Blantyre become cheaper?

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Of course! You can track prices for flights to Blantyre and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals to set up your price alerts.

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When is the best time to book a flight to Blantyre?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Blantyre, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Blantyre?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Blantyre are Airlink and Ethiopian Air.

Weekly flight availability to Blantyre

The most flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Blantyre by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Blantyre ranges from 0.0 - 200.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 200.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Blantyre when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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