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07:45 - 19:20LHR-FIH
11h 35m1 stop
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21:25 - 18:05FIH-LHR
20h 40m1 stop
£381Brussels Airlines
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Fri, 26 Sep - Sat, 25 Oct
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06:50 - 19:20LHR-FIH
12h 30m1 stop
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21:25 - 17:05FIH-LHR
19h 40m1 stop
£417Brussels Airlines
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Sun, 24 Aug - Sat, 20 Sep
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10:10 - 00:05LGW-FIH
13h 55m1 stop
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13:25 - 06:20FIH-LGW
16h 55m1 stop
£433Ethiopian Air
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10:10 - 00:05LGW-FIH
13h 55m1 stop
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13:25 - 06:20FIH-LGW
16h 55m1 stop
£476Ethiopian Air
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Thu, 29 May - Sun, 8 Jun
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06:15 - 17:00LHR-FIH
10h 45m1 stop
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18:50 - 08:00FIH-LHR
13h 10m2 stops
£506Air France
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Thu, 22 May - Thu, 5 Jun
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19:45 - 19:05LHR-FIH
23h 20m2 stops
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18:50 - 08:00FIH-LHR
13h 10m2 stops
£521Air France
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17:15 - 22:35LGW-FIH
29h 20m1 stop
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00:20 - 16:15FIH-LGW
15h 55m1 stop
£544Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 5 May - Tue, 29 Jul
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14:00 - 22:50LGW-FIH
32h 50m1 stop
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00:05 - 22:25FIH-LGW
22h 20m1 stop
£547Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 6 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun
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15:00 - 02:50LHR-FIH
11h 50m1 stop
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03:50 - 13:35FIH-LHR
33h 45m1 stop
£575Egyptair
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09:40 - 02:50LHR-FIH
17h 10m1 stop
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28h 50m1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The average price of all flights from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the Democratic Republic of the Congo is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £558. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when return prices are £656 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo is March, when tickets cost £464 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,034 and £908 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The average price for all round-trip flights from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to the Democratic Republic of the Congo is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost £715 on average. Morning departures are around 7% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the Democratic Republic of the Congo is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £847.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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January

High season

August

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Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kinshasa

FAQs - booking Democratic Republic of the Congo flights

  • How do I get to the city centre from Lubumbashi International Airport?

    There is little, if any, public transport available for transport from Lubumbashi International Airport to the downtown area. Furthermore, the airport does not have a car hire centre, but there are taxis to provide service to the city centre. Airport taxis are generally unmetered so negotiate the price before you proceed. Comfort Car and Blue Congo are local rideshare options you can also consider.

  • Where can I exchange currency at Kinshasa N’Djili International Airport?

    BIAC and Rawbank are two currency exchange operators at Kinshasa N’Djili International Airport for some local currency after your flight from the UK to Democratic Republic of Congo arrives in the capital. Cashpoint machines are also available Landside, Main Arrivals Hall.

  • Do I need a visa to travel to Democratic Republic of Congo?

    Unless you are a dual citizen, all UK nationals will require a visa to enter the Democratic Republic of Congo. Visa applications must be submitted to the embassy in London and take at least 2-3 weeks for processing, but there are no applicable fees. Short-term visas are only good for two weeks travel in the country so get a long-term visa if you intend to stay longer. Passports must be valid for at least six months from your date of entry.

  • Which airport is closer to the city of Goma?

    The city of Goma lies along the eastern border with Rwanda. Ethiopian Airlines flights from Kinshasa International Airport take about 27h with at least two connections at Cotonou, Benin and Addis Ababa enroute to Goma International Airport (GOM). Ethiopian Airlines also offers one-stop service from Lubumbashi International with durations of about 20h to Goma via Addis Ababa so this airport is closer by air.

  • Where should I fly if I want to visit Lola ya Bonobo?

    To go to Lola ya Bonobo, which is a sanctuary for bonobos located near Kinshasa, you'll need to fly to N'Djili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa. Lola ya Bonobo is situated approximately 30–40 minutes away from Central Kinshasa.

  • Which is the best airport to fly to for exploring the Democratic Republic of Congo?

    N’Djili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa is a good option for exploring the Democratic Republic of Congo, including places like the Zongo Falls, approximately 150 km (93 miles) east of Kinshasa. N'Djili Airport is also located close to the Bas-Congo Province, which offers various attractions, including beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, such as Moanda and Pointe-Noire. There are also fishing villages, natural reserves and historical sites to explore.

  • Are there any on-site hotels in the major airports?

    While on-site hotels aren't so frequent in the Democratic Republic of Congo, there are several nearby accommodation options. Hotel Stella is a convenient accommodation option for quick access to N’Djili International Airport (FIH) since it is located approximately 8 km (5 miles) away from the airport. Similarly, you can consider booking a room at Planet Hotel Hollybum, which is located around 10 km (6 miles) from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM).

  • What are the transportation options from N’Djili International Airport (FIH) to Kinshasa downtown?

    You can consider taking Transco buses from N’Djili International Airport (FIH) for Kinshasa city centre. In addition, hotels in Kinshasa provide minibus services connecting the airport to the city centre. If you intend to stay at any of these hotels, make sure to enquire about the availability of a shuttle service for guests. Undoubtedly, taking a taxi is the optimal and most dependable option for travelling to and from Kinshasa Airport. The journey to the city centre typically lasts one hour.

  • Are there any passport or visa requirements to enter Democratic Republic of Congo?

    Ensure that your passport remains valid for at least six months from the date of your entry into the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). For British passport holders, obtaining a visa before travelling to the DRC is mandatory. Short-term passes for entry into the country are not available. To apply for a visa, get in touch with the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

  • Are there direct flights from Kinshasa to other parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo?

    There are several direct flight options from Kinshasa to other cities in Democratic Republic of Congo. Hahn Air is offering direct flights from N’Djili International Airport (FIH) to other airports like Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Kananga Airport (KGA) within the country.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Democratic Republic of the Congo flight deals.
  • The Democratic Republic of Congo is the largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa with four international airports. If you intend to visit the capital city Kinshasa, your flight from the UK to Democratic Republic of Congo should arrive at N’Djili International Airport (FIH) which is about an hour’s drive from Central Kinshasa.
  • Lubumbashi International Airport (LBM) is another location with regular flight service from the UK. It serves the country’s second largest city and the vast southern region of DR Congo near the Zaire border.
  • Turkish Airlines provides frequent one-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kinshasa N’Djili International with connections at Istanbul. Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air offer far fewer flights from the UK to Democratic Republic of Congo, but their service via Nairobi and Addis Ababa, respectively is much quicker.
  • Ethiopian Air has limited one-stop departures from London Heathrow via Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi International. The airline also offers two-stop flights with connections at Addis Ababa and Lilongwe from the same location, or you can consider easyJet trips from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) via Rome and Addis Ababa.
  • The overwhelming majority of flights to Lubumbashi from London Heathrow or London Gatwick take about 20h flight time. It may be worth considering service from Heathrow to Kinshasa which routinely takes about 14h 45min and get a connecting flight south from there.
  • If you are flying into N’Djili International Airport (FIH), you can hire a car from the airport and continue your trip hassle-free. The airport is small, meaning that you won't have to travel far to the car hire companies, which are located in the Arrivals Hall.
  • If you are planning to fly from London to Kinshasa, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is generally the departure airport for flights with one stopover. Egypt Air, Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines and Air France are a few options that use LHR as their take-off airport.
  • Considering that flights from London to the Democratic Republic of Congo typically last for more than 10 hours, you may want to think about enhancing your travel experience by upgrading your ticket. Kenya Airways offers a Bid to Upgrade Program whereby you can bid the amount you are willing to pay and win if your bid is the highest.
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Top 5 airlines flying to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Air FranceOverall score based on 1442 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.4Boarding
8.2Crew
7.0Food
7.0Entertainment
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My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

8.0 ExcellentLamia, Apr 2025CDG - YUL
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My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

It was not Air France but Air Europa. But confusion over our checked luggage. Whether it was checked all the way to Tenerife or not. It was not. Had to line up again in Departures. At least our Sky Priority was honoured. Flight was fine.

My wife and I had a row to ourselves after moving seats. There were no TVs and you had to buy food. So we did nothing but had a quick nap. Flight was fine.

The male attended that served are section was a snob. He did not answer my call light when my wine spilled all over the floor. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it. He just ignored the call light when he came to give us our meal, serving the people behind us first. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it to see his reaction. It was so obvious that he was ignoring us. We were in premium economy!

The plane was old Only 3 bathrooms available for economy The entertainment was old and the selection was poor

Georgian Airways check in staff initially denied us, because they thought passengers required transit visas to transfer on connecting flights. This required 70 minutes for them to call multiple people to confirm how transfers worked. They did not apologize once accepting our check in. Onboard, the four hour flight gave stale bread with spam slices as lunch. The only included drinks were still or sparkling water.

I did not get my baggage at my final destination..poor coordination with connecting flights with partner airlines (Saudi airways). Also the food was very mediocre.

Actually this is my first time using airline I was in every single thing that happened throughout our journey, the appearance of the plane inside furnished about the seating the flight attendants and many many more I was so excited throughout thank you Brussels Airlines for the great service.

On board service was decent. I like the legroom at UA that seems to be more than in other airlines

It was really good because the employees were very nice and fun to talk to. The entertainment was nice because they had plenty of movies to watch.

Crew was enthusiastic. Meal was surprisingly good. They came to give water very frequently. Negative that the seat reclining didn't work

That was a short flight by the only time I could actually sleep

How can a national carrier and part of Lufthansa group not even provide complimentary water and a snack in such a long flight ?

The flight went well, only during the flight from Brussels to Vilnius I would have liked if they had at least given us plain water to drink.

The boarding process would have been better. When people are flying internationally and the airline is a member of Star Alliance they cannot have different rules for carryon baggage. Brussels Airlines made us adjust the weight of our carryons based on their rules even though we were flying international and our next flight was with United which does not have weight restrictions for carryons. That was just ridiculous.

We waited in line for more than 30 minutes to go through the check in (after the staff summoned us). Once on the plane we had to wait almost two hours before takeoff. The copilot said that it was not their fault but that the plane had arrived late in the first place and lost the slot to leave again because of the heavy traffic, This is completely understandable in our times, but I would have expected a little bit of pampering from the staff. We received a tiny little cup of water because we complained. Not a coffee, not a cookie, no music on the plane, no plugs to recharge your cellphone. It was very cold inside the plane and someone asked for a blanket for a baby - very harsh answer from the staff, no blankets on this plane. I think they should review their instructions and team spirit as traveling is also the experience, not only getting from A to B. And it’s not fun to interact with staff that doesn’t seem like they are enjoying their job. And as far as I know and judging from the cost of the ticket Brussels Airlines it’s not even a low cost!

Terrible seats. Whoever designed the seats should try taking a long flight in it themselves.

One of the best flights I have been on in a while.

Make sure to request a vegetarian meal in advance. They printed out menus for all passengers with the options but by the time they were halfway through (for breakfast and dinner), the vegetarian options were already all taken.

Boarding was chaotic. Cabin noisy. Temperature a bit cool. Bathrooms not cleaned enough.

Everything was great except that everyone were putting backpacks and small bags in the overhead compartment instead under the seat so there was no room for carry on-s

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Their weakness is in boarding. Business class rarely boards first and there are no announcements explaining delays, so customers are always left waiting and wondering why boarding has paused.

The flight was delayed so connection was missed. In Istanbul we were taken to a hotel and no one in the hotel knew so we had to wait hours in the lobby of the hotel while the airline and hotel coordinated. The airline staff is rude at times

Very old plane on the Istanbul to Bangkok flight, had an emergency exit isle row, no where to put anything, on a plus point loads of leg room. Food was the best I have had in 39 years of flying.

Everything needs improvement. Old plane, bad interior, business class seats don't function easily / properly, food is awful, chicken / fish were tough & hard, couldn't eat. Avoid Turkish Airlines.

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Check in was madness. Boarding was madness. The flight itself was OK, and the flight attendants were nice. Connection to my next flight was two hours. But based on my arrival gate in Cairo, and next departure gate in Cairo, the whole two hours were needed given the inefficient procedures. At the end of my journey (connected to Lufthansa after Egyptair), my checked luggage did not arrive, and after 4 days, has still not arrived.

Everything was ok except cleanliness of the plane, it was poor.

It was appalling! Using small aircraft for 5 hour flights is ridiculous! No legroom, terrible food, no drinks apart from water, tea and coffee (once only) makes it a terrible experience. The cabin staff really badly handled the behaviour of an extremely obnoxious woman who insisted on fully reclining her seat for the duration of the flight with a very tall man behind her. She abused his and the staff and they were not able to deal with her at all other than to tell the man that they are reclining seats and they could not prevent her from doing so. They were also very slow to react when a large nu of passengers stood up and started taking their luggage out of the overhead bins whilst the aircraft was still taxiing at Heathrow. I will never fly Egypt Air again! I know this isn’t the airline’s fault but the security at Cairo airport was a joke. With the terrible security record on flights out of Egypt, they really need to take it seriously. Scanners weren’t working, liquids were allowed on, only one person operating the cray machine and searching bags caused a massive backlog of people…I’m convinced you could have got anything onto that plane if you were determined enough. By the way, it was the same story in Aswan airport.

The plane was old and several things were broken including my seat. The sinks in the restrooms didn’t drain. The armrest on my seat was broken so the seat was constantly reclined. The tray table was broken. The fabric was coming off the seats. The overhead bin doors wouldn’t stay locked. The hotel accommodation was disgusting.

Boarding was chaotic and disorganized, and the foot rest to my seat was broken. But the food was good and the flight attendants were kind and attentive.

So bad we never travel with Egypt air bad service smells bad food bad Ching my sets to back

Food was terrible (I tried the beef plate). Service is improved. The plane is new so it was good enough

Horrible old filthy airplane with brooking seat and entertainment system

Boarding was a nightmare. Still the B773s don’t have WIFI and are a something from the 90s in terms of comfort.

Cairo airport has probably the most stressful and overcomplicated security system in the world. Can't really blame Egypt Airlines.

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