Flying from Melbourne to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH): What you need to know
Kinshasa is ten hours behind Melbourne. Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport is located in Kinshasa, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to FIH.
Travelling over a peak time such as December? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're hoping to explore a new place along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to FIH.
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
It's holiday time, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to FIH flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
About Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH)
Get off your flight from Melbourne to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport and jump into your hotel bed soon after. If you need a convenient option a short drive from FIH, unpack your bags at Hotel Stella.
Getting from Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH) to central Kinshasa
Central Kinshasa is around 26 kilometres from Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH)
Rs343,988 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs508,243. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to FIH, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Kinshasa. October is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Melbourne to FIH plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kinshasa to range from 22ºC to 34ºC.
July has temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Kinshasa
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to N'djili Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kinshasa:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Sunset RDC, Musee National de Kinshasa (National Museum) and Congolese Wildlife Authority are top sights which should be on every Kinshasa itinerary.
Explore more of DR Congo
Matadi is just one of the many places in DR Congo waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Kinshasa. Around 274 kilometres away to the southwest, its best attractions include Belvédère, CEF La Borne Matadi and Rond point mvuadu.
