Flying from London to Benina International Airport (BEN): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Benina International Airport (BEN), you'll have a good selection of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Benina International Airport is located in Benghazi. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to BEN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to visit a new city or just take a break during your travels. When searching for a cheap flight from London to BEN, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Cairo International Airport (CAI) is one option when you're setting off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Benina International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to BEN flight:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Benina International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Benina International Airport (BEN)
At the moment, R 6,024 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Benina International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,035. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to BEN. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your London to Benina International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Benina International Airport (BEN)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Benghazi. July is when most people book flights from London to Benina International Airport (BEN), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
When booking your London to BEN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Benghazi, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Benina International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
Explore more of Libya
While Benghazi will give you a great introduction to Libya, there's much more to discover in Darnah. Located around 241 kilometres to the east, this popular city has loads of things to see and do, including Fatima Zahra Mosque and Taiba Mosque.
Journey 97 kilometres north-east from Benghazi and you'll be in Ad Dirsīyah, another favourite among visitors to Libya. Be sure to check out Ptolemais and Mina Tolmeita.
