Flying from London to Lome Airport (LFW): What you need to know
You can take your pick of numerous airports when organising a flight from London to Lome Airport (LFW). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Lome's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London. Lome Airport is located in Lome.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to LFW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
With more people on the move during high season, it's wise to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from London to LFW leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London to Lome Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Lome Airport, check out these options when taking off from London Gatwick Airport:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to LFW flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Lome Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Lome Airport (LFW)
Have a late flight from London to Lome Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near LFW and hit the pillow fast:
Grab a Lome Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Europcar and Hertz can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Lome and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Lome Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Lome Airport (LFW)
R 6,209 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Lome Airport. A return flight starts from R 11,813. These prices may change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to LFW. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap London to Lome Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Chase down a great fare on a flight from London to Lome Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from London to Lome Airport (LFW)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Lome Airport (LFW). June is the busiest month to travel to Lome. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
When booking your London to LFW plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Lome, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Lome Airport in August when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Lome
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Lome right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from London to Lome Airport:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Lome when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Palais de Lomé followed by Plage de Lomé and Akodessewa Fetish Market.
Explore more of Togo
Discover the best of Lome, then set off to uncover other exciting places in Togo. Travel north to Atakpamé, about 153 kilometres away. OCDI and Évêché make excellent starting points for your visit.
Time for another stop? Head onward to Sotouboua. It's around 274 kilometres north of Lome and home to highlights like Mosquée de Sotouboua.
