Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to N'djili Airport (FIH): what you need to know
The timezone in Kinshasa is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Dubai.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your DXB to FIH flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like January? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to N'djili Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between DXB and FIH:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Quatro de Fevereiro Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to N'djili Airport (FIH)
At the moment, Rs95,978 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to N'djili Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs157,275. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DXB to FIH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport to N'djili Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from DXB to FIH is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to N'djili Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of the departures from Dubai Airport, 74.31% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DXB? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to N'djili Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at N'djili Airport (FIH)
After your Dubai Airport to N'djili Airport flight has touched down, unwind at a nearby hotel. Hotel Stella is a great option that's not too far from FIH.
Getting from N'djili Airport (FIH) to central Kinshasa
N'djili Airport to the centre of Kinshasa has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When to fly to N'djili Airport (FIH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to N'djili Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Kinshasa in February.
The warmest month in Kinshasa is September, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Dubai Airport to N'djili Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DXB to FIH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of DR Congo
You've done Kinshasa, now it's time to explore more of DR Congo. Travel around 274 kilometres south-west to Matadi to tick off its leading attractions. From Belvédère to CEF La Borne Matadi and Rond point mvuadu, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Where to next? Head off for Boma. It's roughly 306 kilometres south-west of Kinshasa and features highlights like Baobab de Stanley.
