Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Niamey Airport (NIM): what you need to know
The timezone in Niamey is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your LHR to NIM flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Niamey Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and NIM:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Niamey Airport (NIM)
At the moment, 398 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Niamey Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 736 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from LHR to NIM, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Niamey Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LHR to NIM.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Niamey Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Niamey Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Niamey Airport (NIM)
Landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Niamey Airport flight? Collect your luggage and go straight to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two options close to NIM are Hotel Univers 3 Aeroport Luxe and Au Havre de Paix.
Getting from Niamey Airport (NIM) to central Niamey
Niamey Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Niamey. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Niamey Airport (NIM)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Niamey Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Niamey based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Niamey is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Niamey Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to NIM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Niger
You've done Niamey, now it's time to explore other corners of Niger. Journey about 370 kilometres north-east to Tahoua to tick off its top sights. From Route de Taza Ville to Place publique and Route de Bambaye, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Another favourite destination in Niger, Saguia is about 6 kilometres south of Niamey. Make time to visit highlights including Amadou labati.