How long is the flight from London to Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from London to Africa in 5h 10m. Fly via British Airways, SWISS, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2194 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Africa one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ryanair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £15. Wizz Air flights start at £16 while deals on easyJet start at £17 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from London to Africa?

While some choose either London Gatwick - Lagos Murtala Muhammed or London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl, London Heathrow - Lagos Murtala Muhammed is the most popular route from London to Africa.

What are the cheapest flights from London to Africa?

While on average a flight from London to Africa is generally £1,783, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £528. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Lagos Murtala Muhammed), you can expect to pay £377 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from London to Africa?

Before booking your flight to Africa from London, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Scandinavian Airlines (75%), China Eastern (75%), Delta( 75%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to Africa?

Consider British Airways, Ethiopian Air or Royal Air Maroc when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from London to Africa.

Can I find deals for flights from London to Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on London to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from London to Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Africa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Africa (average of £591). Flying from London to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £901). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to AF?

It’s optimal to fly from London to Africa at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 50% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from London to Africa

The most flights from LON to AF0 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from London to Africa delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between London and Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Africa flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Africa?

The price you pay for your flight from London to Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 23 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Africa?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Africa flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air,Kenya Airways, andBritish Airways from London to Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

Took too long to serve the refreshments. We sat in transit on the aircraft. It’s hot. They won’t even serve water. That’s not good customer. It’s because we were not in business class? 75% of your customers are in economy. Are we not good enough.

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Kenya Airways

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British Airways

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

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Royal Air Maroc

6.2

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Ethiopian Air

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

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How long is the flight from London to Africa?
There are many flights that can get you from London to Africa in 5h 10m. Fly via British Airways, SWISS, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2194 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Africa one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ryanair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £15. Wizz Air flights start at £16 while deals on easyJet start at £17 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from London to Africa?
While some choose either London Gatwick - Lagos Murtala Muhammed or London Heathrow - Cape Town Intl, London Heathrow - Lagos Murtala Muhammed is the most popular route from London to Africa.
What are the most reliable airlines from London to Africa?
Before booking your flight to Africa from London, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Scandinavian Airlines (75%), China Eastern (75%), Delta( 75%).
What are the cheapest flights from London to Africa?
While on average a flight from London to Africa is generally £1,783, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £528. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Lagos Murtala Muhammed), you can expect to pay £377 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from London to Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on London to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from London to Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Africa (average of £591). Flying from London to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £901). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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South African	Cheapest£56	Average£67	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
FlySafair	Cheapest£56	Average£85	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
Airlink	Cheapest£62	Average£90	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
TUI Airways	Cheapest£70	Average£257	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search TUI Airways flights
Jet2	Cheapest£72	Average£134	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Jet2 flights
Ryanair	Cheapest£85	Average£163	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Ryanair flights
Nouvelair	Cheapest£100	Average£194	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Nouvelair flights
Ajet	Cheapest£114	Average£361	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Ajet flights
Pegasus Airlines	Cheapest£134	Average£442	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Pegasus Airlines flights
Iberia	Cheapest£135	Average£320	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights

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Find hourly flight availability from London to Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 October 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from London to Africa at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 50% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from London to Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from London to Africa. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 16 October 2026.

The most flights from LON to AF0 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from London to Africa delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between London and Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Africa flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Africa?

The price you pay for your flight from London to Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 23 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Africa. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Africa flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air,Kenya Airways, andBritish Airways from London to Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How long is the flight from London to Africa?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Africa one-way?

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