Travelling from London to Nsimalen Airport (NSI): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your journey from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Nsimalen Airport (NSI). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Yaounde is one hour ahead of London. Nsimalen Airport is located in Yaounde, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from London to NSI.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from London to NSI that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LHR and NSI include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
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When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Nsimalen Airport with a stop at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). A main stopover between London Gatwick Airport and NSI, it's a great opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
LGW is about 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 roughly 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to NSI flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Nsimalen Airport flight:
Flights that depart from STN touch down at their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
Have a late flight from London to Nsimalen Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near NSI and shut your eyes sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Nsimalen Airport is R 9,644. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 12,368. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to NSI if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Nsimalen Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Nsimalen Airport (NSI), while June is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Yaounde based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your London to NSI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Yaounde, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Nsimalen Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Yaounde
Start your Yaounde trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Nsimalen Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Cité de la Paix, Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Mont MESSEBE are must-do's during your Yaounde adventure.
Explore more of Cameroon
Douala is just one of the many cities in Cameroon waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Yaounde. Around 209 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, ILE DE MANOKA and Mosquée de Douala.
Bamenda is another well-known destination in Cameroon and is around 290 kilometres north-west of Yaounde. No trip is complete without seeing St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, St John the Baptist Church and Njimafor Catholic Church.
