Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Asmara International Airport (ASM): what you need to know
Asmara's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Asmara three hours ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to ASM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Asmara International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and ASM include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Asmara International Airport (ASM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Asmara International Airport flight is Rs71,808. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs166,444. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LHR to ASM. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Asmara International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LHR to ASM by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Asmara International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Asmara International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Asmara International Airport (ASM)
Once your London Heathrow Airport to Asmara International Airport flight has touched down, unwind and relax at a hotel close by. Crystal Hotel is a comfortable option that's not too far from ASM.
Getting from Asmara International Airport (ASM) to central Asmara
Asmara International Airport to the centre of Asmara has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Asmara International Airport (ASM)
June is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Asmara International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Asmara in April.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Asmara International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Asmara, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LHR to ASM around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Eritrea
Massawa is just one of the many places in Eritrea waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Asmara. Around 64 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Covered Bazaar, Sahaba Mosque and Old railway station.
Have time for another stop? Make your way to Mek'erka. It's located about 19 kilometres north of Asmara and home to highlights like Azien.