Travelling from London to Jigiga Airport (JIJ): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can begin your trip. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Jigiga Airport (JIJ). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Jigiga Airport is located in Jijiga. The city operates on the UTC+3 timezone and is three hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from London to JIJ.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you want to explore a new place along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to JIJ.
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from London to Jigiga Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Jigiga Airport (JIJ) leaving London Gatwick Airport.
LGW is around 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 approximately 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to JIJ flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Jigiga Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down within the expected time frame. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Jigiga Airport (JIJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Jigiga Airport is R 10,477. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 18,585. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to JIJ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Affordable London to Jigiga Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Jigiga Airport (JIJ)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Jijiga. July is when most people book flights from London to Jigiga Airport (JIJ), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Jijiga is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your London to JIJ plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Jigiga Airport in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Explore more of Ethiopia
Jijiga has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ethiopia you should also see. About 121 kilometres west of Jijiga, a visit to Dire Dawa will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral and Mosque.
Next stop? Make your way to Āsbe Teferī. It's located about 225 kilometres west of Jijiga and boasts highlights like Mosque.
