Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Chileka Airport (BLZ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Chileka Airport.
Johannesburg and Blantyre are in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from JNB to BLZ start from 11:20 — the earliest with Airlink (South Africa). The last departure is at 12:20 with Ethiopian Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 13 weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to Chileka Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your JNB to BLZ flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airlink (South Africa) is your ticket to exploring Blantyre (and perhaps some other great parts of Malawi!). Browse the direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Chileka Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Airlink (South Africa).
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for JNB to BLZ flights is Airlink (South Africa).
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Chileka Airport. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is a popular stopover on the JNB to BLZ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Chileka Airport (BLZ)
R 4,809 is currently the best price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Chileka Airport flight. Return flights start at R 9,043. These prices can change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from JNB to BLZ by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Chileka Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from JNB to BLZ.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Chileka Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of all flights leaving O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% land on schedule at their destination.
O.R. Tambo International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near JNB. Whether you've booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Chileka Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Chileka Airport (BLZ)
Step off your O.R. Tambo International Airport to Chileka Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a convenient option a short journey from BLZ, stay at Top Lodge in Blantyre.
Travel at your own pace with a Chileka Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD, FlexWays or Europcar and chase adventure across Blantyre and beyond.
To secure the best deal, book your ride from Chileka Airport several weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Chileka Airport (BLZ) to central Blantyre
From Chileka Airport, Blantyre is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Chileka Airport (BLZ)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Chileka Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Blantyre. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Chileka Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Blantyre, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JNB to BLZ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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, popular attractions include World War I Memorial, Lilongwe Central Musjid, Al-Falah Musjid and Lilongwe Wildlife Centre.
If you want to check out another side of Malawi, head for Mzuzu, about 499 kilometres north of Blantyre. Museum, Mzuzu Dam and Chinese Garden are highlights.
