Travelling from London to Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA): What you need to know
Hargeisa Egal International Airport is located in Hargeisa. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is three hours ahead of London.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from London to HGA. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you're eager to explore another city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to HGA.
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Hargeisa Egal International Airport. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is one of the main options between London Gatwick Airport and HGA.
LGW is about 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Most flights that leave London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
When booking your plane ticket from London to Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA) out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Make a pit stop at Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the most popular transit hubs on this route.
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Hargeisa Egal International Airport flight:
STN has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on track and land as expected.
About Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA)
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Getting from Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA) to central Hargeisa
Central Hargeisa is around 6 kilometres from Hargeisa Egal International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA)
Currently, R 8,119 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Hargeisa Egal International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 13,790. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to HGA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable London to Hargeisa Egal International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA)
December is the quietest month for flights from London to Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA), while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Hargeisa based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a London to HGA plane ticket departing in June if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Hargeisa to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Hargeisa Egal International Airport in January when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Hargeisa
After booking your flight from London to Hargeisa Egal International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hargeisa:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Hargeisa when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Syed Ali Mosque followed by Ali Matan Mosque and Barwaaqo Garden.
Explore more of Somalia
Hargeisa has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Somalia waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometres northeast of Hargeisa, a trip to Berbera will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Berbera Beach, TURKISH MOSQUE and Batalaale beach.