Travelling from London to Ndjamena Airport (NDJ): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Ndjamena Airport (NDJ), you'll have a good choice of airports to take off from. 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).
N'Djamena is one hour ahead of London. Ndjamena Airport is located in N'Djamena, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to NDJ, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to NDJ. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Ndjamena Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). It's a popular transfer point for flights from London to Ndjamena Airport (NDJ) departing London Gatwick Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to NDJ flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance 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 take public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Ndjamena Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Ndjamena Airport (NDJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Ndjamena Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NDJ instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Ndjamena Airport (NDJ)
Currently, R 8,420 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Ndjamena Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 15,288. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from London to NDJ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your London to Ndjamena Airport ticket.
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Find an affordable flight from London to Ndjamena Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Ndjamena Airport (NDJ)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Ndjamena Airport (NDJ), while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit N'Djamena based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in N'Djamena is April, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Book your London to NDJ plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Ndjamena Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about N'Djamena
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in N'Djamena right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from London to Ndjamena Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Musee National N'Djamena (National Museum), National Square (Place de La Nation) and Centre Culturel Loyola are top attractions which should be on every N'Djamena itinerary.
Explore more of Chad
Extend your Chad trip with a visit to Mao, located about 225 kilometres north of N'Djamena. Grande Mosquée de Mao is just one of the top sights to put on your itinerary.
Another favourite stop in Chad, Gadang Kiao is roughly 225 kilometres south-east of N'Djamena. Set aside time for highlights including Chari River.
