Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Port Harcourt Airport (PHC): what you need to know
Port Harcourt is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LHR to PHC flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Port Harcourt Airport. Abuja Airport is a popular stopover on the LHR to PHC route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Port Harcourt Airport (PHC)
At the moment, R 8,284 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Port Harcourt Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 14,216. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LHR to PHC, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Port Harcourt Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Port Harcourt Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Port Harcourt Airport (PHC)
Consider a stay at Charleson Luxury Hotel after your London Heathrow Airport to Port Harcourt Airport flight. It's not too far from PHC and a good option if you're eager to relax as soon as possible.
Go beyond Port Harcourt and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Port Harcourt Airport rental car from Avis.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your ride from Port Harcourt Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically increase closer to your departure date.
When to fly to Port Harcourt Airport (PHC)
April is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Port Harcourt Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Port Harcourt in March.
The warmest month in Port Harcourt is January, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Port Harcourt Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to PHC in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nigeria
You've seen Port Harcourt, now it's time to discover other parts of Nigeria. Travel about 434 kilometres north-west to Lagos to tick off its leading sights. From Old Lagos Prison (Freedom Park) to Freedom Park Lagos and Kalakuta Republic Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another corner of Nigeria, head for Ibadan, about 434 kilometres north-west of Port Harcourt. Oyo State Cultural Centre, Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity are among its highlights.