Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to N'djili Airport (FIH): what you need to know
Kinshasa is ten hours behind Sydney and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SYD to FIH flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to N'djili Airport. Many passengers pass through O.R. Tambo International Airport when flying between SYD and FIH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to N'djili Airport (FIH)
At the moment, R 13,282 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to N'djili Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 50,941. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from SYD to FIH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to N'djili Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SYD to FIH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to N'djili Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, 69.62% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SYD? If you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to N'djili Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at N'djili Airport (FIH)
Consider a stay at Hotel Stella after touching down from your Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to N'djili Airport flight. It's a quick drive from FIH and a comfortable option if you'd like to freshen up right away.
Getting from N'djili Airport (FIH) to central Kinshasa
N'djili Airport to the centre of Kinshasa has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When to fly to N'djili Airport (FIH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to N'djili Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Kinshasa in February.
The warmest month in Kinshasa is September, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to N'djili Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to FIH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of DR Congo
Kinshasa is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of DR Congo just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres south-west of Kinshasa, a trip to Matadi will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Belvédère, CEF La Borne Matadi and Rond point mvuadu.
Your trip through DR Congo wouldn't be complete without visiting Boma. Baobab de Stanley is among the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 306 kilometres south-west of Kinshasa.
