Travelling from New York to N'djili Airport (FIH): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when organising your flight from New York to N'djili Airport (FIH). Explore your options for departing John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
N'djili Airport is located in Kinshasa. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of New York.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to FIH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to FIH leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to N'djili Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to N'djili Airport, browse these options when setting off from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
You can arrive at EWR from central New York in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to FIH flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour or so if you're on public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to N'djili Airport flight:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means most of its flights touch down on schedule and your trip runs like clockwork.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About N'djili Airport (FIH)
Consider staying at Hotel Stella after your flight from New York to N'djili Airport. It's a short drive from FIH and a good option if you want to get some rest right away.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to N'djili Airport (FIH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to N'djili Airport is R 8,434. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 16,278. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to FIH, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Cheap New York to N'djili Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from New York to N'djili Airport (FIH)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Kinshasa. August is when most people book flights from New York to N'djili Airport (FIH), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a New York to FIH plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kinshasa to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
July has temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to N'djili Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kinshasa
Once you've booked your flight from New York to N'djili Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kinshasa:
Sunset RDC and Musee National de Kinshasa (National Museum) are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Kinshasa must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Congolese Wildlife Authority.
Explore more of DR Congo
Matadi is just one of the many cities in DR Congo waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kinshasa. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Belvédère, CEF La Borne Matadi and Rond point mvuadu.
