Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Chileka Airport (BLZ): what you need to know
Blantyre's timezone is UTC+2, making Blantyre six hours behind Perth.
To ensure you catch your PER to BLZ flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Perth Airport to Chileka Airport. O.R. Tambo International Airport is a popular stopover on the PER to BLZ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Chileka Airport (BLZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Perth Airport to Chileka Airport flight is $1,406. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $3,427. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PER to BLZ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Perth Airport to Chileka Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PER to BLZ.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Perth Airport to Chileka Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
Of the departures from Perth Airport, 73.04% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Perth Airport from central Perth, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Perth Airport to Chileka Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near PER:
Arriving at Chileka Airport (BLZ)
Step off your Perth Airport to Chileka Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed soon after. If you need a comfortable option a short journey from BLZ, consider Top Lodge in Blantyre.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Chileka Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD, FlexWays or Europcar and find adventure across Blantyre and beyond.
To get the best possible deal, book your vehicle from Chileka Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices generally rise closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Chileka Airport (BLZ) to central Blantyre
Chileka Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Blantyre. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chileka Airport (BLZ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Perth Airport to Chileka Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Blantyre in April.
The warmest month in Blantyre is October, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Perth Airport to Chileka Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PER to BLZ in July. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Malawi
Blantyre is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Malawi just waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres north-west of Blantyre, a trip to Lilongwe will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like World War I Memorial, Lilongwe Central Musjid, Al-Falah Musjid and Lilongwe Wildlife Centre.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Malawi, consider Mzuzu, about 499 kilometres north of Blantyre. Museum, Mzuzu Dam and Chinese Garden are among the biggest draws.
