Flying from London to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH): What you need to know
Kinshasa is one hour ahead of London. Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport is located in Kinshasa, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from London to FIH won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to FIH leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from London to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and FIH:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to FIH flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
The majority of flights that leave London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH)
Once your flight from London to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport has touched down, relax at a nearby hotel. Hotel Stella is a comfortable option just a short drive from FIH.
Getting from Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH) to central Kinshasa
Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Kinshasa. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH)
Rs128,662 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport. Return flights start at Rs182,893. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to FIH if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your London to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Kinshasa. February is when most people book flights from London to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a London to FIH plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kinshasa to range from 19ºC to 36ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport in July when temperatures are between 18ºC and 35ºC.
More about Kinshasa
Start your Kinshasa trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Musee National de Kinshasa (National Museum) and National Museum of Kinshasa are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Kinshasa must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Cathedral Notre-Dame Du Congo.
Explore more of DR Congo
Pack more into your DR Congo trip by exploring beyond Kinshasa. Around 274 kilometres away to the southwest, Matadi is another exciting city to put on your must-do list. Tick off some of its leading attractions such as Belvédère while you're here.