Travelling from London to Libreville Airport (LBV): What you need to know
You can select from numerous airports when planning your flight from London to Libreville Airport (LBV). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Libreville is one hour ahead of London. Libreville Airport is located in Libreville, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to LBV. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from London to LBV that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LHR and LBV include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London to Libreville Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Libreville Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and LBV include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to LBV flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early London to Libreville Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Libreville Airport (LBV)
If you have a late flight from London to Libreville Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LBV:
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Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your London to Libreville Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Libreville Airport (LBV)
524 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Libreville Airport. Return flights start from 758 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to LBV. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to Libreville Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Uncover a great deal on a flight from London to Libreville Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from London to Libreville Airport (LBV)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Libreville Airport (LBV), while June is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Libreville based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Libreville is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your London to LBV plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Libreville Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Libreville
After booking your flight from London to Libreville Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Libreville:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. St Marie Cathedral, Seaside Libreville and Beach Park are top sights which should be on every Libreville itinerary.
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