Travelling from Glasgow to Chileka Airport (BLZ): what you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Glasgow to Chileka Airport (BLZ). Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are the main airports in Glasgow.
The timezone in Blantyre is UTC+2, which is 2 hours ahead of Glasgow. Chileka Airport is located in Blantyre.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Glasgow to BLZ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
GLA is about 14 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will show you the best route and your public transport options.
Want a convenient hotel close to Glasgow International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow to Chileka Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take 38 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 53 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Glasgow to BLZ? Unwind in a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your vacation officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Chileka Airport (BLZ)
Hop off your flight from Glasgow to Chileka Airport and jump into your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a convenient option a short journey from BLZ, stay at Villa Ntowe Lodge.
Getting from Chileka Airport (BLZ) to central Blantyre
From Chileka Airport, Blantyre is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Chileka Airport (BLZ)
For a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Chileka Airport, C$1,093 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just C$1,855. These are currently the lowest fares but could change depending on availability.
To find flight tickets from Glasgow to BLZ, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Use the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from Glasgow to Chileka Airport across the month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, making it easy to find a flight within your budget.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from Glasgow to BLZ. You don't need to search every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow to Chileka Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Chileka Airport (BLZ)
June is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Glasgow to Chileka Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Blantyre, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Blantyre is October, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Glasgow to BLZ in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Glasgow to Chileka Airport in July when temperatures average between 11ºC and 23ºC.
More about Blantyre
Start your Blantyre trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Chileka Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. St Michael and All Angels Church, Museum of Malawi and Mount Soche are leading attractions which should feature on every Blantyre itinerary.
Complete your Blantyre trip with a car rental
Grab the keys to one of our car rentals in Blantyre and see the city on your own terms. Easily compare rates from trusted providers in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Glasgow to Chileka Airport.
