Flying from Geneve Airport (GVA) to N'djili Airport (FIH): what you need to know
Kinshasa's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Geneva.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your GVA to FIH flight.
Travelling during a peak time like March? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Geneve Airport to N'djili Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between GVA and FIH:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to N'djili Airport (FIH)
At the moment, £351 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Geneve Airport to N'djili Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £440. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from GVA to FIH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Geneve Airport to N'djili Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
When it comes to Geneve Airport's on-time performance, 65.81% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Geneve Airport from central Geneva, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to GVA? If you're catching an early flight from Geneve Airport to N'djili Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at N'djili Airport (FIH)
Step off your Geneve Airport to N'djili Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a convenient option a short journey from FIH, unpack your bags at Hotel Stella.
Getting from N'djili Airport (FIH) to central Kinshasa
From N'djili Airport, Kinshasa is approximately 14 miles away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to N'djili Airport (FIH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Geneve Airport to N'djili Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Kinshasa in February.
The warmest month in Kinshasa is September, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Geneve Airport to N'djili Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GVA to FIH around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of DR Congo
Kinshasa is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of DR Congo you should also see. About 170 miles south-west of Kinshasa, a visit to Matadi will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Belvédère, CEF La Borne Matadi and Rond point mvuadu.
Next stop? Set off for Boma. It's roughly 190 miles south-west of Kinshasa and home to highlights like Baobab de Stanley.