DR Congo · FIH
Flights to Kinshasa from the UK
Kinshasa is one of the longer one-stop journeys we quote, usually through Brussels, Paris, Istanbul, Addis Ababa or Nairobi. Its dry season runs through the middle of the year, which is the reverse of most West African routes — June to September is the comfortable window rather than December.
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Flights from the UK to Kinshasa
We quote every one of these by hand. Pick a departure airport and we will come back with the real fare on your dates.
Departure dates shown are examples and move forward automatically — we are not holding these seats. Prices, where shown, are indicative and change daily.
Airport
N'djili International (FIH)
Flight time
about 11h from London with one stop
Best time to go
June to September, the dry season
Currency
Congolese Franc (CDF)
Time zone
GMT+1
Country
DR Congo
Flight times are approximate and depend on the routing. Ask us for the exact schedule on your dates.
When to go to Kinshasa
Based on the climate and the school and holiday calendar, not on fares. We have no live pricing — ask us for the actual cost on your dates.
Time in Kinshasa
London
—
Kinshasa
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1 hour ahead of London · GMT+1
How long it takes to Kinshasa
Usually connecting through
No direct service from the UK on this route. Tell us which matters more and we will price both.
Flying to Kinshasa from your airport
Journey length from each UK airport — hours, not fares.
- LHRLondon Heathrow11h–17h
via Brussels or Paris
- LGWLondon Gatwick11h–17h
via Brussels or Paris
- MANManchester11h–17h
via Brussels or Paris
- BHXBirmingham11h–17h
via Brussels or Paris
- EDIEdinburgh11h–17h
via Brussels or Paris
- GLAGlasgow11h–17h
via Brussels or Paris
No UK airport flies direct to Kinshasa, so every option connects. We will find the shortest sensible routing.
Who flies to Kinshasa
These are the carriers we most often quote on this route. The cheapest is rarely the same one twice, which is the reason to let us check rather than assume.
Brussels Airlines
Air France
Turkish Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
Kenya AirwaysBefore you travel to Kinshasa
Entry
A visa is arranged before travel and the requirements are strict. Confirm the current process on gov.uk and allow several weeks.
Health
A yellow fever certificate is an entry requirement and is checked carefully on arrival. Malaria precautions are advised year round.
How far ahead to start
Real lead times for Kinshasa — the parts that cannot be rushed.
8 weeks before
Vaccinations
Some courses take time to complete, and a yellow fever certificate is only valid from 10 days after the jab.
6 weeks before
Visa
Applications for Kinshasa are among the slower ones we handle. Starting early costs nothing; starting late can cost the trip.
On the day you book
Travel insurance
Cancellation cover only protects you against what happens after the policy starts, so buying it later leaves a gap.
1 week before
Confirm baggage
Extra allowance bought in advance costs far less than at the airport desk — the usual sting on this route.
24 hours before
Check in
Seats fill fast on busy routes and families get split up. Confirm the schedule at the same time.
Requirements depend on your nationality, not where you live, and they change without notice. Confirm yours at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice before booking anything non-refundable — or just ask us. Our travel guide covers passports, visas and vaccinations in full.
What does Kinshasa cost right now?
Fares on this route move daily and differ by UK departure airport. Tell us your dates and we will come back with a real price — including baggage, which is where these routes usually catch people out.
Flying to Kinshasa — your questions
The things people ask us most about this route. Anything else, just call 020 4618 3838.
There is no direct service from the UK, so expect 11–17 hours including the connection.
Emirates
Qatar AirwaysTurkish AirlinesKenya AirwaysEthiopian Airlines
British Airways
Saudia
Etihad Airways
KLM
Lufthansa
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