Flying from London to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), you'll have your pick of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Lubumbashi is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Lubumbashi International Airport is located in Lubumbashi.
Your flight from London to FBM won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you want to discover a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to FBM.
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Lubumbashi International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). It's a popular transfer point for flights from London to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) leaving London Gatwick Airport.
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to FBM flight, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Lubumbashi International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from STN make it to their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)
Hop off your flight from London to Lubumbashi International Airport and be snoozing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a comfortable option that's not too far from FBM, stay at Park Hotel.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)
At the moment, R 9,054 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Lubumbashi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 15,355. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from London to FBM, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Cheap London to Lubumbashi International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from London to Lubumbashi International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from London to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM). July is the busiest month to travel to Lubumbashi. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in February.
When booking your London to FBM plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. October is the warmest month in Lubumbashi, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Lubumbashi International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Lubumbashi
After booking your flight from London to Lubumbashi International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lubumbashi:
Your Lubumbashi trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions you won't want to miss include Jardin Botanique, Swaminarayan Mandir (Hindu temple) and J.A.C.K Primate Rehabilitation Centre.
Explore more of DR Congo
You've visited Lubumbashi, now it's time to discover other parts of DR Congo. Journey around 241 kilometres north-west to Kolwezi to check off its popular sights. From Jules Numbi to Mariapolis and Ville de lualaba, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
