How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Africa?

For as low as £372, British Airways can have you in Africa from United Kingdom in 5h 05m. The distance from United Kingdom to Africa is about 2194 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom 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 £13. Wizz Air flights start at £16 while deals on easyJet start at £16 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).

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

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

How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Africa?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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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21:25-04:30

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Cairo

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00:00-23:00

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MAN Manchester - LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Africa (average of £589). Flying from United Kingdom to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £887). 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 GB to AF?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 46% on flights from United Kingdom to Africa by exploring options for tickets at midday.

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to Africa delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Kingdom 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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Africa?

The price you pay for your flight from United Kingdom to Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 29 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 United Kingdom to Africa?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Kingdom to Africa flight should consider departing on Friday at midday 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 Emirates,Ethiopian Air, andBritish Airways from the United Kingdom 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,688 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,688 reviews

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8.1

Very Good

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Ethiopian Air

7.1

Good

1,045 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,688 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,267 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,688 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Egyptair

6.5

Okay

436 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,688 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Royal Air Maroc

6.2

Okay

622 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,688 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Africa?
For as low as £372, British Airways can have you in Africa from United Kingdom in 5h 05m. The distance from United Kingdom to Africa is about 2194 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom 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 £13. Wizz Air flights start at £16 while deals on easyJet start at £16 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on United Kingdom to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Kingdom to Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Africa (average of £589). Flying from United Kingdom to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £887). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Africa

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South African	Cheapest£55	Average£66	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
FlySafair	Cheapest£55	Average£84	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
Airlink	Cheapest£61	Average£88	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Ryanair	Cheapest£67	Average£160	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Ryanair flights
Iberia	Cheapest£80	Average£306	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights
Nouvelair	Cheapest£99	Average£194	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Nouvelair flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	Cheapest£100	Average£217	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
Pegasus Airlines	Cheapest£119	Average£408	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Pegasus Airlines flights
ITA Airways	Cheapest£161	Average£278	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search ITA Airways flights
Eurowings	Cheapest£179	Average£372	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time87%	Search Eurowings flights

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Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 24 October 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 46% on flights from United Kingdom to Africa by exploring options for tickets at midday.

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to Africa delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Kingdom 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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Africa?

The price you pay for your flight from United Kingdom to Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 29 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 United Kingdom to Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from United Kingdom to Africa. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Kingdom to Africa flight should consider departing on Friday at midday 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 Emirates,Ethiopian Air, andBritish Airways from the United Kingdom 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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