Flying from Brussels Airport (BRU) to N'djili Airport (FIH): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Brussels Airport to N'djili Airport.
Brussels and Kinshasa are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Choose from seven weekly Brussels Airport to N'djili Airport flights. The 10:20 departure with Brussels Airlines is the earliest available. Brussels Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 12:35.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BRU to FIH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Kinshasa (and then seeing more of DR Congo!) is a breeze with Brussels Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Brussels Airport to N'djili Airport.
Brussels Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Brussels Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating BRU to FIH flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Brussels Airport to N'djili Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between BRU and FIH include:
Quatro de Fevereiro Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to N'djili Airport (FIH)
Right now, R 7,188 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brussels Airport to N'djili Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,758. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from BRU to FIH by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to N'djili Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BRU to FIH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brussels Airport to N'djili Airport.
Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
71.97% of flights that leave from Brussels Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Brussels to Brussels Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to BRU? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels Airport to N'djili Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at N'djili Airport (FIH)
Get off your Brussels Airport to N'djili Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a comfortable option a short journey from FIH, check out Hotel Stella.
Getting from N'djili Airport (FIH) to central Kinshasa
N'djili Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Kinshasa. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to N'djili Airport (FIH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Brussels Airport to N'djili Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Kinshasa in February.
Lock in your flight from Brussels Airport to N'djili Airport for September if you'd like to explore Kinshasa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BRU to FIH in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of DR Congo
Kinshasa is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of DR Congo you should also see. About 274 kilometres south-west of Kinshasa, a trip to Matadi will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Belvédère, CEF La Borne Matadi and Rond point mvuadu.
Your trip through DR Congo isn't complete without visiting Boma. Baobab de Stanley is one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 306 kilometres south-west of Kinshasa.