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Cheap Flights to Africa

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Lagos
Lagos2 stops£492
Cairo
Cairo1 stop£267
Cape Town
Cape Towndirect£413
Marrakech
Marrakechdirect£48
Accra
Accra2 stops£476
Harare
Harare1 stop£555
Port Louis
Port Louis1 stop£619
Entebbe
Entebbe2 stops£429
Algiers
Algiers1 stop£129
Agadir
Agadirdirect£47
Hurghada
Hurghada2 stops£111
Casablanca
Casablanca1 stop£173
Zanzibar
Zanzibar1 stop£584
Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh1 stop£97
Abuja
Abuja1 stop£478
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa1 stop£453
Banjul
Banjul1 stop£346
Tunis
Tunisdirect£125
Lagos
Lagos2 stops£492
Cairo
Cairo1 stop£267
Cape Town
Cape Towndirect£413
Marrakech
Marrakechdirect£48
Accra
Accra2 stops£476
Harare
Harare1 stop£555
Port Louis
Port Louis1 stop£619
Entebbe
Entebbe2 stops£429
Algiers
Algiers1 stop£129
Agadir
Agadirdirect£47
Hurghada
Hurghada2 stops£111
Casablanca
Casablanca1 stop£173
Zanzibar
Zanzibar1 stop£584
Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh1 stop£97
Abuja
Abuja1 stop£478
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa1 stop£453
Banjul
Banjul1 stop£346
Tunis
Tunisdirect£125

Book Cheap Africa Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Africa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Africa

Sun, 7 Dec - Fri, 12 Dec
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09:55 - 21:30LHR-RAK
10h 35m1 stop
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22:30 - 09:10RAK-LHR
11h 40m1 stop
£119Vueling
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Sun, 30 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
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09:55 - 21:30LHR-RAK
10h 35m1 stop
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12:45 - 21:35RAK-LHR
9h 50m1 stop
£125Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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07:40 - 12:20LHR-RAK
3h 40mdirect
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13:10 - 16:10RAK-LHR
4h 00mdirect
£131British Airways
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Tue, 25 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
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07:55 - 12:40LHR-RAK
3h 45mdirect
British Airways Logo
12:55 - 16:00RAK-LHR
4h 05mdirect
£133British Airways
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Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
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20:15 - 13:10LHR-NBO
13h 55m1 stop
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17:30 - 06:35NBO-LHR
16h 05m1 stop
£456Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
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10:00 - 20:05LHR-ACC
10h 05m1 stop
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22:05 - 20:50ACC-LHR
22h 45m1 stop
£484KLM
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Sun, 5 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:00 - 13:05LHR-JNB
15h 05m1 stop
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14:30 - 07:00JNB-LHR
17h 30m1 stop
£492Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 4 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
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10:00 - 20:05LHR-ACC
10h 05m1 stop
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22:05 - 20:50ACC-LHR
22h 45m1 stop
£492KLM
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Mon, 24 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec
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10:20 - 21:25LGW-LOS
34h 05m1 stop
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22:25 - 06:20LOS-LGW
32h 55m1 stop
£530Kenya Airways
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Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
Kenya Airways Logo
10:20 - 21:25LGW-LOS
34h 05m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:30 - 06:20LOS-LGW
18h 50m1 stop
£544Kenya Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Africa

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Africa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Africa?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Africa from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Marrakech, at £38 return. The most popular route is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lagos (LOS) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £698.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Africa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom to Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to Africa is May, when tickets cost £113 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and February, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £485 and £424 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to Africa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from the United Kingdom to Africa, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Africa?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Africa is Fez Sais Airport (FEZ), with an average flight price of £35.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Africa

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£55
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (35% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Marrakech

Flights to Africa: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew to Africa 
AlisonFlew with easyJetBHX-HRGNov 2024
Bring layers in case the cabin temperature is cool
GregFlew with British AirwaysLHR-JNBDec 2023
Leave at least an hour for luggage to arrive at JNB.

FAQs - booking Africa flights

  • Do UK citizens need a visa to fly to Africa?

    UK citizens are permitted to travel to countries like South Africa, Morocco and Zambia without a visa for a stay up to 90 days, for example. However, visas are required for countries including Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ghana. We recommend you check online to determine the visa requirements for each nation prior to booking your travel plans.

  • How can I get cheap fares to popular destinations like Sharm-El Shiekh and Johannesburg?

    Booking your tickets in advance with airlines such as British Airways or Virgin Atlantic is the best way to find the cheapest fares for flights to Johannesburg. You can also be flexible with your travel plans to consider low-cost carriers like easyJet or Pegasus Airlines flights with connections to Sharm-El Sheikh, which can sometimes be cheaper than direct flights. 

  • Can I fly direct from UK to Africa?

    Direct flights are available from several UK cities to destinations in Africa. Departures from London airports fly direct to Kenya and South Africa while direct service is available from Manchester to Sharm-el Sheikh and Hurghada. Birmingham and Edinburgh are some additional UK cities with direct flights to locations across Africa.

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from UK to Africa?

    British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from London to Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa. Ethiopian Airlines has regular direct service from London to Addis Ababa while Kenya Airlines has direct departures from London to Nairobi. Low-cost carriers TUI and easyJet provide frequent direct departures from Manchester to Morocco and there are also direct flights from Birmingham to Sharm-El Sheikh and Hurghada in Egypt.  

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to Africa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to Africa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to Africa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to Africa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to Africa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to Africa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Africa?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Africa is Sunday when return tickets can be as cheap as £583. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are £621 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Africa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Africa is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost £729 on average. Morning departures are around 19% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Africa is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,132.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Africa

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Africa? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Africa for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to Africa from London Luton £47, from Birmingham £80, from London Heathrow £1,203
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Africa flight deals.
  • Africa is a vast continent, with many countries served by a long list of airports. If you’re travelling to North Africa you can get regular and affordable service from London and Glasgow to international airports including Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) in Morocco and Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Egypt. These countries also have multiple airports with continuing service to destinations across the region.  
  • Flights from major UK cities are usually more convenient in terms of cost and air time, even if it means some extra travel is necessary. For example, flights from Northern Ireland to the Gambia require at least two connections, whereas flights from Edinburgh to the Gambia involve one connection at about half the cost.
  • If you’re planning to explore the southern regions of the African continent, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer regular flight service from London to the international airport in Johannesburg, South Africa. Alternatively, you can also get very competitive fares flying with British Airways and Emirates to Maputo, Mozambique.
  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMA) in Lagos, Nigeria, is one of the continent’s busiest airports and often considered the gateway to West Africa. Before booking your travel plans to the region, browse the KAYAK flight deals to Kinshasa N’djili International Airport (FIN) in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Accra Kotoka International Airport (ADD) in Ghana as alternatives.
  • The Great Rift Valley of East Africa witnesses the greatest animal migration on the planet. To view the annual spectacle there are attractive fares from UK locations to regional airports like Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Kenya. These terminals are also in closer proximity to Mount Kilimanjaro than Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1386 reviews
7.7Comfort
7.2Entertainment
7.3Food
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
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The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

10.0 ExcellentCameron, Sept 2025YYJ - YYC
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The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

I had a bad experience with the Airline company. I still did not get one of my baggages. I went several times at the Airport looking for the missing luggage.

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

With a 4 hour delay its was a very basic flight which was just bearable. We were offered food vouchers for the delay and then they didnt work, so that was annoying. Also poor communication about the delay which got pushed out 3 times.

Very good overall.... apart from the cost of extra check ed in luggage where they charge £17 per kg, and no option to just buy an extra bag allowance (at least on the route I took)

The food we received during the flight was excellent. The service was very friendly. Definitely the best value for the money when flying across the Atlantic.

The best food I’ve ever been served on an airplane. The security at the gate was frustrating as was the heavy editing of the films and television shows offered.

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Aircraft you use on this route are always old and poor! This drives the entire experience down

Flight Singapore - Istanbul was perfect. Flight Istanbul - Sao Paolo - Buenos Aires was really good but there was a big delay in Sao Paolo (Brazil) due to a problem with the ground staff and not related to Turkish Airline. Overall a very good and solid experience

The segment bkk ist was ok. The segment ist to yul the boarding was chaotic with 5 control before get in the plain, in addition to normal control by scanner and metal detector during transfert

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Lost suite case and pillow that’s used by senior and they didn’t leave it at the airport

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

what would have been better would have been that my booking not been canceled by the system and had I been informed that the booking had been cancelled by the system I could have immediately rebooked and not found out that there was an issue when I was told by the system that I needed to book in. It would have also been good if either the booking agent or BA or anyone been in anyway useful. In the end I had to rebook a flight at an additional cost of $350. So no I'm not impressed by BA any of the other parties involved.

we had to walk up stairs to get into the plane--no jetways. Perhaps that's a problem not with the airline but with facilities at Heathrow, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. But it was inconvenient.

Boarding was poor. Why are first class passengers not boarded first?! Bus to the plane and then held on a packed bus because we were waiting for people on the bus before to finish boarding. Seat belt on the fist clas seat is very uncomfortable, cutting into your neck. Other than that crew, seating and food were all excellent. Entertainment, as usual - rubbish.

The flight was fine but no food available apart from snacks like Pringles and olives which was a problem for me as I hadn’t eaten anything that day. But the worst problem was BA left 24 suitcases in Heathrow as the flight was too full but didn’t tell anyone. So we waited for ages at Toulouse airport with no information and finally found out from the one member of staff in the baggage collection area who explained what had happened and apologised for no announcement being made but said that was their policy. Then BA contacted me today to say they have found my luggage and can deliver it to me on Tuesday - half way through my holiday!!!! So a friend has had to make a four hour round trip in his car to go and collect the luggage from the airport so we can get it today. A TOTAL SHAMBLES AND DISREGARD BY BA FOR THEIR PASSENGERS’ BEST INTERESTS.

Much much better than my previous times on British Airways the food was spot-on and the service was really genuine and attentive

Flight was delayed but my previous flight was as well so It worked to my advantage. This was my first time in first class. I don't think they ever stopped feeding us. The seating area was very spacious and comfortable. The attendants were wonderful, warm, friendly and very personable.

Flight was excellent, staff was great. My first time in first class and it was very relaxing and comfortable.

First time on BA but will fly with them from now on! Everything about the flight was superb!!!

Horrible experience. They broke the handle of my checked in suitcase and then refused pay for damages

We had a pretty good experience. Enjoyed both the flights. Crew was very good and helpful.

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