Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to N'djili Airport (FIH): what you need to know
The timezone in Kinshasa is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Leave plenty of time to make your LGW to FIH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to N'djili Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LGW and FIH include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to N'djili Airport (FIH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to N'djili Airport flight is RM2,185. A return fare is currently RM2,833. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to FIH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to N'djili Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to FIH.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to N'djili Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to N'djili Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at N'djili Airport (FIH)
Once your London Gatwick Airport to N'djili Airport flight has landed, kick back and relax at a hotel close by. Hotel Stella is a good option that's not too far from FIH.
Getting from N'djili Airport (FIH) to central Kinshasa
N'djili Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Kinshasa. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to N'djili Airport (FIH)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to N'djili Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Kinshasa in February.
The warmest month in Kinshasa is September, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to N'djili Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to FIH around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of DR Congo
You've done Kinshasa, now it's time to explore more of DR Congo. Journey about 274 kilometres south-west to Matadi to check off its top attractions. From Belvédère to CEF La Borne Matadi and Rond point mvuadu, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Have time for another stop? Head for Boma. It's around 306 kilometres south-west of Kinshasa and home to highlights like Baobab de Stanley.