Travelling from London to M'poko International Airport (BGF): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to M'poko International Airport (BGF), you'll have a good selection of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Bangui is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. M'poko International Airport is located in Bangui.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to BGF. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to BGF. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to M'poko International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to M'poko International Airport with a stop at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). A main stopover between London Gatwick Airport and BGF, it's a great opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
You can get to LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to BGF flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to M'poko International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Flights departing from STN arrive at their final stop on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About M'poko International Airport (BGF)
Have a late flight from London to M'poko International Airport or just want to wrap up your travel day ASAP? Booking a hotel near BGF is a good idea. Résidence Agnès et Victor (RAV) and Gust Hotel are two good options.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to M'poko International Airport (BGF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to M'poko International Airport is Rs131,628. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs272,142. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to BGF. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Cheap London to M'poko International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to M'poko International Airport (BGF)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Bangui. June is when most people book flights from London to M'poko International Airport (BGF), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a London to BGF flight ticket departing in February if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bangui to range from 22ºC to 40ºC.
August has temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to M'poko International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Central African Republic
Go all in on your the Central African Republic getaway by venturing beyond Bangui. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, Bossangoa is another awesome city to put on your to-do list. Check off some of its top sights like Hippo Observation Point while you're here.
