Malawi
How to get to and from hundreds of the world's airports by car, bus, train and other forms of public transport. Updates and requests for inclusion in these pages are welcomed. Information is from many sources including personal visits and may no longer be accurate.
Legal Disclaimer Last Update 13-Aug-12Blantyre - Chileka Intl (BLZ):
Location: 16 km/10 Miles NNW of Blantyre.
By Taxi: To the city ~MWK 1500/US$ 10.
By Bus: Local buses from Blantyre to Chikela village pass by the airport gate. Cost ~MWK 50.
By Shuttle Van: There is an airport shuttle service between the Airport and Le Meridien Mount Soche. US$ 10 per person one-way. A minimum of 2 people are required.
Rental Cars: AVIS has a desk in the airport.
Airport Tax: Departure Tax: Domestic MWK 300/US$ 2. Note: Foreigners departing internationally must pay US$ 30 in cash only. No other payment methods are accepted.
Airport Tel No: +265 (0) 169 4322.
Updated Sep07
Lilongwe - Kamuzu Intl (LLW):
Location: 21 km/13 Miles N of the City.
By Taxi: To the city ~MWK 2200/US$ 15, takes 20 mins.
By Bus: Local buses and minibuses run from the commercial part of the airport (200m from the terminal) to the Old Town. Cost: MWK 150.
By Shuttle Bus: The Airport Shuttle runs between most of the hotels and lodges in the city and the airport. Buses leave the city about 3 hrs before flight departures and cost MWK 1500/US$ 10. Bookings can be made at major hotels. Takes ~30 mins.
Rental Cars: AVIS, Hertz & Rainbow.
Airport Tax: Departure Tax: Domestic MWK 300/US$ 2. Note: Foreigners departing internationally must pay US$ 30 in cash only. No other payment methods are accepted.
Notes: Left luggage facilities reported to be available.
Airport Tel No: +265 1 700 766.
Updated Dec09 ADV
