Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to N'djili Airport (FIH): what you need to know
Kinshasa's timezone is UTC+1, making Kinshasa five hours ahead of New York.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to FIH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to N'djili Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between JFK and FIH:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to N'djili Airport (FIH)
Currently, ر.ق. 1,614 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to N'djili Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 2,781. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JFK to FIH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to N'djili Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to N'djili Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on schedule at their destination.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near JFK. Whether you're catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to N'djili Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at N'djili Airport (FIH)
Once your John F. Kennedy International Airport to N'djili Airport flight has arrived, unwind and relax at a nearby hotel. Hotel Stella is a great option that's not too far from FIH.
Getting from N'djili Airport (FIH) to central Kinshasa
N'djili Airport to the centre of Kinshasa has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When to fly to N'djili Airport (FIH)
August is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to N'djili Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Kinshasa in February.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to N'djili Airport for September if you want to visit Kinshasa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 34ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC. Search for cheap tickets from JFK to FIH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of DR Congo
Matadi is just one of the many places in DR Congo waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Kinshasa. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Belvédère, CEF La Borne Matadi and Rond point mvuadu.
Where to next? Head for Boma. It's located about 306 kilometres south-west of Kinshasa and is known for highlights like Baobab de Stanley.