Flying from London to Hargeisa Airport (HGA): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Hargeisa Airport (HGA), you'll have your choice of airports to leave from. 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).
Hargeisa Airport is located in Hargeisa. The city operates on the UTC+3 timezone and is three hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from London to HGA.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you want to explore a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to HGA.
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Hargeisa Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Work a stopover into your journey at Dubai Airport (DXB). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Hargeisa Airport (HGA) leaving London Gatwick Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to HGA flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When organising your flight ticket from London to Hargeisa Airport (HGA) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a pit stop at Dubai Airport (DXB), one of the most popular connection points on this route.
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Hargeisa Airport flight:
Flights that take off from STN touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Hargeisa Airport (HGA)
Consider checking in to Jees Hotel after your flight from London to Hargeisa Airport. It's not too far from HGA and a great option if you're eager to relax as soon as possible.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Hargeisa Airport (HGA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Hargeisa Airport is Rs117,904. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs267,275. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to HGA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Cheap London to Hargeisa Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Hargeisa Airport (HGA)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Hargeisa Airport (HGA), while June is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Hargeisa based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your London to HGA flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. June is the warmest month in Hargeisa, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Hargeisa Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC.
More about Hargeisa
You have your flight from London to Hargeisa Airport organised, so all that's left to do is decide where you're going to stay in Hargeisa. Jees Hotel is a guest favourite.
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. RADIO HARGEISA SOMALILAND, Masjid Qalib and Syed Ali Mosque are major attractions which should feature on any good Hargeisa itinerary.
Explore more of Somalia
Turn your Somalia trip into a bigger adventure with a visit to Burao, located around 161 kilometres east of Hargeisa. Burco Central Mosque (Al-Raxma) is just one of the popular attractions to put on your must-do list.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Somalia, consider Borama, roughly 113 kilometres north-west of Hargeisa. Al Huda Mosque, XAFAD WAYNTA HENLEY and Beerta Xabaalaha Al Rowda are among its highlights.
