Flying from New York to Lome Airport (LFW): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from New York to Lome Airport (LFW). Check out your options for leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
The average time for a direct New York to Lome Airport flight is 10 hours 5 minutes.
Lome Airport is located in Lome. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is four hours ahead of New York.
The busiest route is from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lome Airport (LFW). Take your pick of 4 direct services each week. Ethiopian Airlines operates a 9pm departure between JFK and LFW.
Your flight from New York to LFW won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Go straight to your destination from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Direct flights from New York to Lome Airport (LFW) can be booked from here.
When taking off from JFK, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Lome Airport with Ethiopian Airlines.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between JFK and LFW is Ethiopian Airlines.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from New York to LFW leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Lome Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 74.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to Lome Airport with a stop at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). A major connection between Newark Liberty International Airport and LFW, it's a good opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
You can arrive at EWR from central New York in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your New York to LFW flight? Relax in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
73.3% of all departures from Newark Liberty International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
When organising your flight ticket from New York to Lome Airport (LFW) out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a pit stop at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), one of the most popular connection points on this route.
The trip to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early New York to Lome Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to LaGuardia Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights land on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Lome Airport (LFW)
If you have a late flight from New York to Lome Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near LFW:
Grab a Lome Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Europcar and Hertz can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Lome and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your New York to Lome Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Lome Airport (LFW)
Rs180,017 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Lome Airport. Return flights start at Rs308,277. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to LFW if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Cheap New York to Lome Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on flight tickets from New York to LFW.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from New York to Lome Airport.
The best time to fly from New York to Lome Airport (LFW)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Lome. June is when most people book flights from New York to Lome Airport (LFW), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a New York to LFW flight ticket departing in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lome to range from 26ºC to 33ºC.
August sees temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from New York to Lome Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lome
After booking your flight from New York to Lome Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lome:
Your Lome visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you can't miss include Palais de Lomé, Plage de Lomé and Akodessewa Fetish Market.
Explore more of Togo
Lome is just a glimpse of what Togo has to offer. Head onward to Atakpamé, which is about 153 kilometres away to the north. From OCDI to Évêché, there's plenty to discover in this popular city.
Another essential stop in Togo, Sotouboua is located around 274 kilometres north of Lome. Be sure to visit highlights including Mosquée de Sotouboua.
