Flying from N'djili Airport (FIH) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Birmingham is one hour behind Kinshasa and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your FIH to BHX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from N'djili Airport to Birmingham International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FIH and BHX:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from N'djili Airport (FIH) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
R 8,520 is the lowest price for a one-way N'djili Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 16,238. These fares may change based on availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from FIH to BHX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from N'djili Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from FIH to BHX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from N'djili Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
Handy information about N'djili Airport (FIH)
52.02% of flights departing from N'djili Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to N'djili Airport from central Kinshasa, it'll take about 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from N'djili Airport to Birmingham International Airport, take a look at Hotel Stella. It's a quick drive from FIH.
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late N'djili Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BHX instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and find adventure across Birmingham and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Birmingham International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the most popular month for flights from N'djili Airport to Birmingham International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Birmingham in January.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from N'djili Airport to Birmingham International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FIH to BHX sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you should also see. About 161 kilometres south-east of Birmingham, a trip to London will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.
