(Posted 07th September 2023)
Airlink’s inaugural flights has touched down in Blantyre wrapping up the successful inauguration of its new dual Malawi routes – the other destination being Lilongwe.
With the new services Malawi becomes the latest country in Airlink’s comprehensive network which now extends to 46 destinations.
“In launching Airlink’s services, we are helping to establish Malawi as an attractive destination for tourism and business and support its economic diversification strategy by providing convenient, reliable and competitive flights to Johannesburg and with convenient connections to other Airlink destinations and the rest of the world with our constellation of long-haul partners,” explained Airlink CEO and Managing Director, Rodger Foster
Last year, Malawi featured in Lonely Planet’s top 10 Best in Travel countries. Tourist attractions include Lake Malawi (Africa’s third-largest and the ninth biggest in the world, which is more like an inland sea), wildlife, adventure and its rich cultural heritage. The country has also embarked on a programme to revitalise its economy and build a prosperous, self-reliant and industrialised middle-income country.
Airlink will initially fly comfortable and efficient 37-seat Embraer Regional Jets on both new routes with services operating at these times and days of the week:
Johannesburg – Lilongwe / Lilongwe – Johannesburg
| Flight No | Days of Week | From | Departure | To | Arrival |
| 4Z 460 | 1.3.5.. | JNB | 11:00 | LLW | 13:20 |
| 4Z 461 | 1.3.5.. | LLW | 14:10 | JNB | 16:35 |
Johannesburg – Blantyre / Blantyre – Johannesburg
| Flight No | Days of Week | From | Departure | To | Arrival |
| 4Z 450 | .2.4..7 | JNB | 11:00 | BLZ | 13:05 |
| 4Z 451 | .2.4..7 | BLZ | 14:15 | JNB | 16:35 |
Customers wanting to travel on these Airlink routes can book and manage their trips on flyairlink.com, Airlink’s smartphone app or through travel agents.
Onboard
Airlink’s great value fares on our Embraer Regional Jet flights include a 20kg free luggage allowance. Onboard, our customers are treated to a complimentary light meal, refreshments, generous leg room and a choice of aisle or window seat (our flights do not have middle seats).
Airlink has consistently been South Africa’s most on-time airline over the last two years, with its fleet of more than 60 modern jetliners achieving a 93.39% average on-time performance so far this year*.
Airlink is an International Air Transport Association (IATA) member and accredited under its safety audit programme.
* Measured by the Airports Company South Africa.
