Flying from N'djili Airport (FIH) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from N'djili Airport to Brussels Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 10 minutes.
Kinshasa and Brussels share the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from FIH to BRU start at 20:40 — the earliest with Brussels Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:55 with Brussels Airlines. In total, there are ten weekly N'djili Airport to Brussels Airport flights.
Your FIH to BRU flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Brussels Airlines is your ticket to exploring Brussels (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Belgium!). Check out the direct flights from N'djili Airport to Brussels Airport offered by this popular airline.
Brussels Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Brussels Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers FIH to BRU flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from N'djili Airport to Brussels Airport. These are the top stopovers between FIH and BRU:
Mohamed V International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from N'djili Airport (FIH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
ج.م. 19,860 is currently the lowest price for a one-way N'djili Airport to Brussels Airport flight. A return flight starts at ج.م. 28,819. These prices can change based on availability.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from FIH to BRU.
The cheapest month for flights from N'djili Airport to Brussels Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from FIH to BRU.
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Handy information about N'djili Airport (FIH)
52.02% of flights departing from N'djili Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach N'djili Airport from central Kinshasa, it takes around 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
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Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
If you have a late N'djili Airport to Brussels Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Brussels Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Brussels and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Brussels Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
From Brussels Airport, Brussels is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from N'djili Airport to Brussels Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Brussels in January.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from N'djili Airport to Brussels Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from FIH to BRU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many cities in Belgium waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Brussels. Around 48 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
Around 88 kilometres east of Brussels, Liege is another favourite stop in Belgium. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.