Travelling from London to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC): What you need to know
You can select from a range of airports when organising your flight from London to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC). Check out your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The timezone in Port Harcourt is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Port Harcourt International Airport is located in Port Harcourt.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to PHC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to PHC even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) is an option when taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Port Harcourt International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to PHC flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Port Harcourt International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive as expected. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)
Have a late flight from London to Port Harcourt International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near PHC and be in snooze mode sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)
375 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Port Harcourt International Airport. A return flight starts at 742 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from London to PHC, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Port Harcourt International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Port Harcourt International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC). June is when most people travel to Port Harcourt. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
Book a London to PHC plane ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Port Harcourt to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Port Harcourt International Airport in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Port Harcourt
After booking your flight from London to Port Harcourt International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Port Harcourt:
Your Port Harcourt visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that are worth your time include St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Sand City Beach and Delight Zone Amusement Park.
Explore more of Nigeria
Benin City is just one of the many cities in Nigeria waiting to be explored after you've seen Port Harcourt. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Benin National Museum, Okomu National Park and botanical garden.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Nigeria, consider Enugu, about 177 kilometres north of Port Harcourt. Nike Lake, Crush Rock Ishiagu and New peace park are key highlights.
