Travelling from Paris to N'djili Airport (FIH): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Paris to N'djili Airport (FIH). Explore your options for taking off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Expect to be in the air for 8 hours. That's the average duration of a direct Paris to N'djili Airport flight.
N'djili Airport is located in Kinshasa. The city's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Paris.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to N'djili Airport (FIH) is the most popular route, with 3 direct services every week. Get from CDG to FIH on Air France's 9am departure.
To ensure you get on your flight from Paris to FIH, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Get to your destination in one go from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Nonstop flights from Paris to N'djili Airport (FIH) operate from here.
When taking off from CDG, you can catch a direct flight from Paris to N'djili Airport with Air France.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Air France from CDG to FIH.
Among carriers on this route, Air France has the best track record for timely arrivals.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Paris to FIH leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Maya Maya Airport (BZV)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Paris to N'djili Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Paris to N'djili Airport. Cairo International Airport (CAI) is a popular option between Paris Orly Airport and FIH.
You can arrive at ORY from the centre of Paris in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to FIH flight:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance of 75.56%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
From central Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Paris to N'djili Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of BVA is 66.39%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
The street address of Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About N'djili Airport (FIH)
Arriving on a late flight from Paris to N'djili Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay a short drive from FIH at Hotel Stella.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to N'djili Airport (FIH)
293 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Paris to N'djili Airport. Return flights start at 489 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Paris to FIH. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Paris to N'djili Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Paris to N'djili Airport (FIH)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Paris to N'djili Airport (FIH). August is the most popular month to visit Kinshasa. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Kinshasa is September, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Paris to FIH plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Paris to N'djili Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
More about Kinshasa
Once you've booked your flight from Paris to N'djili Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kinshasa:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Sunset RDC, Musee National de Kinshasa (National Museum) and Congolese Wildlife Authority are top sights which should feature on every Kinshasa itinerary.
Explore more of DR Congo
Kinshasa has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of DR Congo you should also see. About 274 kilometres south-west of Kinshasa, a visit to Matadi will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Belvédère, CEF La Borne Matadi and Rond point mvuadu.
