Addis Ababa to Blantyre (ADD–BLZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET881
ET Ethiopian
738
9:10 AM
EAT T2
12:15 PM
CAT
4h 5m
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EY6388
EY Etihad
738
9:10 AM
EAT T2
12:15 PM
CAT
4h 5m
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Addis Ababa to Blantyre
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,724 mi 4h 5m nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

ADD–BLZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,724 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–BLZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 5 738 4h05 – Star Alliance –
EY Etihad Airways 5 738 4h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – ET, EY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (5 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: EY (5 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to BLZ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to BLZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
DAR ~21h 57m LLW ~24h 0m JNB ~24h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
45
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Blantyre is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · BLZ: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 5:00 PM in Blantyre.
Distance & Flight Time
1,724 mi / 2,774 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders can apply for a Malawi eVisa through evisa.gov.mw before departure. The single-entry tourist visa costs USD 50 and allows a 30-day stay. Processing takes 5 to 10 business days. A visa on arrival at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe is also available for USD 75, but the eVisa is cheaper and avoids delays.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry and have at least 2 blank pages. Upload a passport scan, recent photo, proof of accommodation, return ticket, and yellow fever vaccination certificate when applying online. The ICVP is mandatory for travelers from Ethiopia.

Ethiopian Airlines flies from Addis Ababa to Lilongwe. The Malawian kwacha (MWK) is the local currency. Exchange USD or euros at airport forex counters. ATMs at the airport and in Lilongwe accept Visa cards. Malawi is a cash-heavy economy outside the main cities. Bring enough USD to cover expenses if traveling to Lake Malawi or other rural destinations.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ADD–BLZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Blantyre route.
Route details
Distance1,724 mi / 2,774 km
Flight time4h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: ADD
Full nameAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: BLZ
Full nameChileka International Airport
IATA / ICAOBLZ / FWCL
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre
Elevation2,555 ft / 779 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to BLZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chileka International Airport take approximately 4h 5m. The route covers 1,724 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from ADD to BLZ.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAR, LLW and JNB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Blantyre is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADD to BLZ

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Chileka International Airport (BLZ) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ADD to BLZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to BLZ ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,724 miles (2,774 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 21 hours via DAR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.