Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Benina International Airport (BEN): what you need to know
The timezone in Benghazi is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LHR to BEN flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Benina International Airport. Cairo International Airport is a popular stopover on the LHR to BEN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Benina International Airport (BEN)
Currently, R 5,855 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Benina International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,957. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to BEN if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Benina International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LHR to BEN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Benina International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Benina International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to LHR:
Getting from Benina International Airport (BEN) to central Benghazi
Benina International Airport to central Benghazi has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When to fly to Benina International Airport (BEN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Benina International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Benghazi. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Benina International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Benghazi, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to BEN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Libya
Tobruk is just one of the many cities in Libya waiting to be discovered after you've seen Benghazi. Around 370 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Taiba Mosque, Omar bin Abdul Aziz Mosque and حدائق طبرق.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Libya, consider Al Marj, roughly 80 kilometres north-east of Benghazi. Al500 Park, The Turkish Market and حديقة 500 Park are among its highlights.
