Travelling from London to N'djili Airport (FIH): What you need to know
London has numerous airports where you can begin your trip. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to N'djili Airport (FIH). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Kinshasa is one hour ahead of London. N'djili Airport is located in Kinshasa, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from London to FIH.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. 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)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to FIH leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from London to N'djili Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to N'djili Airport, browse these options when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
You can get to LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to FIH flight:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to N'djili Airport flight:
Flights that depart from STN make it to their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About N'djili Airport (FIH)
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How to find the cheapest flights from London to N'djili Airport (FIH)
$721 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to N'djili Airport. A return flight starts from $844. These fares may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from London to FIH, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your London to N'djili Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to N'djili Airport (FIH)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Kinshasa. August is when most people book flights from London to N'djili Airport (FIH), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Before locking in your London to FIH flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Kinshasa, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 34ºC.
July has temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to N'djili Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kinshasa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Kinshasa right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from London to N'djili Airport:
There are loads of things to do in Kinshasa when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Sunset RDC followed by Musee National de Kinshasa (National Museum) and Congolese Wildlife Authority.
Explore more of DR Congo
Kinshasa is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of DR Congo you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres south-west of Kinshasa, a visit to Matadi will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Belvédère, CEF La Borne Matadi and Rond point mvuadu.