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Book Cheap Democratic Republic of the Congo Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to the Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Fri, 8 May - Fri, 22 May
Brussels Airlines Logo
06:50 - 19:20
LHR
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FIH
12h 30m
1 stop
Brussels Airlines Logo
21:15 - 10:15
FIH
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LHR
13h 00m
1 stop
£496Brussels Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 18 May
Brussels Airlines Logo
17:50 - 19:20
LHR
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FIH
25h 30m
1 stop
Brussels Airlines Logo
21:15 - 17:05
FIH
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LHR
19h 50m
1 stop
£498Brussels Airlines
Tue, 30 Jun - Sun, 12 Jul
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 07:40
LGW
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FIH
20h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
09:05 - 13:10
FIH
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LGW
28h 05m
2 stops
£571Turkish Airlines
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 13 May
Air France Logo
06:00 - 18:20
BHX
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FIH
12h 20m
1 stop
Air France Logo
20:10 - 17:50
FIH
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BHX
21h 40m
2 stops
£577Air France
Mon, 1 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:05 - 23:10
LGW
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FIH
33h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
09:05 - 09:55
FIH
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LGW
24h 50m
2 stops
£577Turkish Airlines
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr
Air France Logo
16:15 - 18:20
BHX
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FIH
25h 05m
1 stop
Air France Logo
20:10 - 13:40
FIH
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BHX
17h 30m
2 stops
£582Air France
Mon, 20 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
Kenya Airways Logo
11:00 - 09:00
LGW
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FIH
22h 00m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
10:00 - 06:50
FIH
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LGW
20h 50m
1 stop
£583Kenya Airways
Tue, 21 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:00 - 20:20
LHR
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FBM
22h 20m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
02:20 - 17:00
FBM
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LHR
15h 40m
1 stop
£757Ethiopian Air
Tue, 21 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:00 - 20:20
LHR
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FBM
22h 20m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
02:20 - 17:00
FBM
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LHR
15h 40m
1 stop
£789Ethiopian Air
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 1 Jun
Kenya Airways Logo
10:00 - 09:00
LCY
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FIH
23h 00m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:00 - 19:45
FIH
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LCY
29h 45m
2 stops
£872Kenya Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo is March, when tickets cost £469 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £992 and £743 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£322
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kinshasa

FAQs - booking Democratic Republic of the Congo flights

  • How do I get to the city centre from Lubumbashi International Airport?

    There is little, if any, public transport available for transport from Lubumbashi International Airport to the downtown area. Furthermore, the airport does not have a car hire centre, but there are taxis to provide service to the city centre. Airport taxis are generally unmetered so negotiate the price before you proceed. Comfort Car and Blue Congo are local rideshare options you can also consider.

  • Where can I exchange currency at Kinshasa N’Djili International Airport?

    BIAC and Rawbank are two currency exchange operators at Kinshasa N’Djili International Airport for some local currency after your flight from the UK to Democratic Republic of Congo arrives in the capital. Cashpoint machines are also available Landside, Main Arrivals Hall.

  • Do I need a visa to travel to Democratic Republic of Congo?

    Unless you are a dual citizen, all UK nationals will require a visa to enter the Democratic Republic of Congo. Visa applications must be submitted to the embassy in London and take at least 2-3 weeks for processing, but there are no applicable fees. Short-term visas are only good for two weeks travel in the country so get a long-term visa if you intend to stay longer. Passports must be valid for at least six months from your date of entry.

  • Which airport is closer to the city of Goma?

    The city of Goma lies along the eastern border with Rwanda. Ethiopian Airlines flights from Kinshasa International Airport take about 27h with at least two connections at Cotonou, Benin and Addis Ababa enroute to Goma International Airport (GOM). Ethiopian Airlines also offers one-stop service from Lubumbashi International with durations of about 20h to Goma via Addis Ababa so this airport is closer by air.

  • Where should I fly if I want to visit Lola ya Bonobo?

    To go to Lola ya Bonobo, which is a sanctuary for bonobos located near Kinshasa, you'll need to fly to N'Djili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa. Lola ya Bonobo is situated approximately 30–40 minutes away from Central Kinshasa.

  • Which is the best airport to fly to for exploring the Democratic Republic of Congo?

    N’Djili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa is a good option for exploring the Democratic Republic of Congo, including places like the Zongo Falls, approximately 150 km (93 miles) east of Kinshasa. N'Djili Airport is also located close to the Bas-Congo Province, which offers various attractions, including beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, such as Moanda and Pointe-Noire. There are also fishing villages, natural reserves and historical sites to explore.

  • Are there any on-site hotels in the major airports?

    While on-site hotels aren't so frequent in the Democratic Republic of Congo, there are several nearby accommodation options. Hotel Stella is a convenient accommodation option for quick access to N’Djili International Airport (FIH) since it is located approximately 8 km (5 miles) away from the airport. Similarly, you can consider booking a room at Planet Hotel Hollybum, which is located around 10 km (6 miles) from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM).

  • What are the transportation options from N’Djili International Airport (FIH) to Kinshasa downtown?

    You can consider taking Transco buses from N’Djili International Airport (FIH) for Kinshasa city centre. In addition, hotels in Kinshasa provide minibus services connecting the airport to the city centre. If you intend to stay at any of these hotels, make sure to enquire about the availability of a shuttle service for guests. Undoubtedly, taking a taxi is the optimal and most dependable option for travelling to and from Kinshasa Airport. The journey to the city centre typically lasts one hour.

  • Are there any passport or visa requirements to enter Democratic Republic of Congo?

    Ensure that your passport remains valid for at least six months from the date of your entry into the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). For British passport holders, obtaining a visa before travelling to the DRC is mandatory. Short-term passes for entry into the country are not available. To apply for a visa, get in touch with the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

  • Are there direct flights from Kinshasa to other parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo?

    There are several direct flight options from Kinshasa to other cities in Democratic Republic of Congo. Hahn Air is offering direct flights from N’Djili International Airport (FIH) to other airports like Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Kananga Airport (KGA) within the country.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Democratic Republic of the Congo flight deals.
  • The Democratic Republic of Congo is the largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa with four international airports. If you intend to visit the capital city Kinshasa, your flight from the UK to Democratic Republic of Congo should arrive at N’Djili International Airport (FIH) which is about an hour’s drive from Central Kinshasa.
  • Lubumbashi International Airport (LBM) is another location with regular flight service from the UK. It serves the country’s second largest city and the vast southern region of DR Congo near the Zaire border.
  • Turkish Airlines provides frequent one-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kinshasa N’Djili International with connections at Istanbul. Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air offer far fewer flights from the UK to Democratic Republic of Congo, but their service via Nairobi and Addis Ababa, respectively is much quicker.
  • Ethiopian Air has limited one-stop departures from London Heathrow via Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi International. The airline also offers two-stop flights with connections at Addis Ababa and Lilongwe from the same location, or you can consider easyJet trips from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) via Rome and Addis Ababa.
  • The overwhelming majority of flights to Lubumbashi from London Heathrow or London Gatwick take about 20h flight time. It may be worth considering service from Heathrow to Kinshasa which routinely takes about 14h 45min and get a connecting flight south from there.
  • If you are flying into N’Djili International Airport (FIH), you can hire a car from the airport and continue your trip hassle-free. The airport is small, meaning that you won't have to travel far to the car hire companies, which are located in the Arrivals Hall.
  • If you are planning to fly from London to Kinshasa, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is generally the departure airport for flights with one stopover. Egypt Air, Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines and Air France are a few options that use LHR as their take-off airport.
  • Considering that flights from London to the Democratic Republic of Congo typically last for more than 10 hours, you may want to think about enhancing your travel experience by upgrading your ticket. Kenya Airways offers a Bid to Upgrade Program whereby you can bid the amount you are willing to pay and win if your bid is the highest.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to the Democratic Republic of the Congo? 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.
7.4
Air FranceOverall score based on 1543 reviews
8.1Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.4Boarding
7.0Food
Airline reviews

The boarding was efficient. The entertainment system was a bit unstable but Air France has a good selection of movies.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
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The boarding was efficient. The entertainment system was a bit unstable but Air France has a good selection of movies.

They lost my bag and I still haven’t received it yet

They lost my bag and I still have not received it

Communication on the delay, rebooking and how to get a hotel was poor. Mails, airport check-in and transfer desk said different things.

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

The connecting flight experience was okay. Flight crew's service were great upon settling. However, it wasn't the same as previous flight. Flight crew were okay - friendly, however, not as accommodating.

Good overall. Seat spacing a bit tight between IST and ISB.

They have adopted a crazy "no paper boarding passes at all cost policy". We spent half an our at the checkin stall – my elderly mother and her grandchildren were flying. She had no phone reception for some reason (besides being an inexperienced smartphone user), the kids had dumbphones, And they still won't issue a paper boarding pass. We had to do a lengthy dance with getting the boarding pass SMS on my phone and transferring them to her phone via WiFi. This was horrible, honestly. I can't imagine how they could manage it without me being there. Trees (and airline profits) should be less important than people.

Typically good service onboard but baggage delay in airport was significant

The airline could improve its business class seats and privacy in line with its competitors.

The flight attendants were generally rude. I requested a blanket for my toddler and didn’t receive the blanket until about about 3 hours later into the flight after multiple asks for different crew!

The flight from Istanbul to Karachi was an old plane in which the seats don’t even come close to lying flat. It was uncomfortable - may as well have been economy, and a far cry from Qatar Airways that I’m used to. The food was mediocre and entertainment couldn’t even be used because there was zero privacy like in a normal business class, so it would feel as though everyone is watching the movie with you - which is awkward. I had to put my food tray out as a leg stopper to get into some sort of comfortable position to curl up and sleep, which is ridiculous. Unacceptable given the ticket still has a business class price tag.

I already checked in online and provided with a window seat by default which was OK with me. When I printed the pass at the airport, I found that the seat number was different (aisle but in same row). By that time, all window seats were taken up, I am surprised that TK can unilaterally change seats after completed online checkin.

Amazing service on board in business class. The lounges are also great. The inflight entertainment could do with a larger selection and the food choices more but overall, very pleased.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

Flight from London was delayed so missed the connecting flight. Taking 2 days to get to destination which should have only taken a few hours.

Too cramped up for the better seats I paid for.

I didn’t like my seat in my return flight from Montreal to Orlando at all; considering I paid extra for better seats. That middle seat was cramped up way too much.

Suitcase didn’t arrive to Stockholm. Chairs y comfy and not even water is offered

Bad baggage and people management at boarding forcing me to dispatch my bad despite being the perfect size and respecting everything perfectly, whereas many did not and many free empty spots on the plane as usual… making me loose time and my planned bus at arrival to go to Geneva. Costing me 100 euros extra! So Brussels airlines needs to refund me

I never board the flight. My visa was delayed and when I tried calling Kayak, no one answer and I still have not heard from anyone.

All great. Very efficient. Good emails that kept us in the know

Original flight was canceled, booked another one and find out when checking I was on the waiting list. Horrible experience

Actually this is my first time using airline I was in every single thing that happened throughout our journey, the appearance of the plane inside furnished about the seating the flight attendants and many many more I was so excited throughout thank you Brussels Airlines for the great service.

On board service was decent. I like the legroom at UA that seems to be more than in other airlines

Boarding was disorganized. Cabin crew was rude. Food was okay. Baggage was lost in Jeddah. Called airline for the past 5 days, either no response or saying the same thing as always which was "No bag has arrived. It should be here by tonight."

We had a good flight experience with this airline despite reading many negative comments

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

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.

As usual, the flight was late with the typical excuse of "a technical issue beyond our control." This is the same excuse they use every late flight which is EVERY flight.

3 hours delay for a 1.5h flight on a stinky plane

The food was horrible and the service was even worse, the entertainment was broken and missing control stick, even boarding was unorganised unprofessional, even the seats was loose, 5 hrs delay going and almost 3hrs delay coming back, the only thing is direct flight but with all the delays I can get a lot better airline for cheaper and a lot better service.

Very good service with EGYPTAIR, would definitely recommend flying with them.

To be honest, there has been a significant improvement in the level of EgyptAir in terms of service and food quality.

Very basic service in business class. Mediocre will be the right word to describe them. Also, we arrived 8 hours late.

Flight was delayed for 3 hrs and there is nothing at the terminal except going back through security again. Food was offered but no vegetarian option

The worst experience ever, me and my little daughter suffered a lot on this trip. If there is zero or below-zero evaluation, definitely, I will give them.

Website for Egyptair Plus needs to be refined or go back to the old one...!

The flight was late 1 hr in amman with no ac

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