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Chileka International Airport

Blantyre, MW

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Chileka International Airport

Blantyre, Malawi · Africa

Blantyre’s Chileka gateway with Malawi Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and Airlink service to regional hubs; check the Airport Developments Limited schedule for current days and timings.

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5.8/ 10

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Ease of use6.0
Comfort & amenities5.8
Food & retail5.6
Ground access6.0
Reliability6.0
Lounges5.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Chileka International Airport

Blantyre, Malawi · Africa

Blantyre’s Chileka gateway with Malawi Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and Airlink service to regional hubs; check the Airport Developments Limited schedule for current days and timings.

Airportist Score

5.8/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.0
Comfort & amenities5.8
Food & retail5.6
Ground access6.0
Reliability6.0
Lounges5.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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International Terminalairside

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