Travelling from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to N'djili Airport (FIH): what you need to know
Lagos and Kinshasa follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LOS to FIH flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to N'djili Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LOS and FIH:
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to N'djili Airport (FIH)
Currently, Rs94,663 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Murtala Muhammed International Airport to N'djili Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs169,118. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from LOS to FIH, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to N'djili Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LOS to FIH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to N'djili Airport.
Handy information about Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
When it comes to Murtala Muhammed International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64.68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Lagos. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near LOS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to N'djili Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at N'djili Airport (FIH)
Once your Murtala Muhammed International Airport to N'djili Airport flight has touched down, relax at a hotel close by. Hotel Stella is a comfy option within easy reach of FIH.
Getting from N'djili Airport (FIH) to central Kinshasa
From N'djili Airport, Kinshasa is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to N'djili Airport (FIH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to N'djili Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Kinshasa. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to N'djili Airport for September if you'd like to go to Kinshasa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LOS to FIH in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC on average.
Explore more of DR Congo
Matadi is just one of the many cities in DR Congo waiting to be explored after you've seen Kinshasa. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Belvédère, CEF La Borne Matadi and Rond point mvuadu.
Another favourite stop in DR Congo, Boma is around 306 kilometres south-west of Kinshasa. Make time for highlights including Baobab de Stanley.
