Chileka International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-08Chileka International Airport (IATA: BLZ, ICAO: FWCL), renamed Bakili Muluzi International Airport in August 2025, is the main airport serving Blantyre, Malawi's commercial capital. It lies in Chileka, about 13 km by road northwest of the city centre.
Services at Chileka International Airport
2 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 1optionCar RentalsAvisView car rentals guide
- 1optionHotelsSunbird Mount SocheView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers99K99,084 in 2022
- Services2listed across 2 of 6 types
- Movements4.5K4,464 flights a year
- Local timeBlantyre time
- IATABLZICAO FWCL
- Runways2
- Terminals1international
Terminals
1 terminal- MAInternationalMain TerminalAirlink, Ethiopian Airlines, Malawi Airlines
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- BlantyreSoutheast of the airport13 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Chileka International Airport?
Chileka International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: BLZ, ICAO: FWCL. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Chileka International Airport located?
Chileka International Airport is located in Blantyre, Blantyre District, Malawi. The airport coordinates are -15.6772°, 34.9723°.
What services are available at Chileka International Airport?
Chileka International Airport offers: 1 car rental companies, 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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