Flights to Kinshasa: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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10268 km

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+84°F

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Flights to Kinshasa Information

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Kinshasa?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Kinshasa flight (one-way) at the moment:

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Is Kinshasa an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Kinshasa with other routes:

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Direct flights to Kinshasa

We could not found any direct flights to Kinshasa from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Democratic Republic of the Congo).

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There are not yet enough searches on this route to determine if there are direct flights or not. Try searching for direct flights and you might find one.

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Airports in Kinshasa and New York

Kinshasa has 1 airport and New York has 4 airports.

Kinshasa

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N'djili Airport (FIH)

21 km from Kinshasa city center.

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Taxi

~20 Min.

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Bus

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Train

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Which airport in Kinshasa is better?

The closest airport to Kinshasa city center is N'djili Airport (FIH) with 21 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from N'djili Airport (FIH), trip will take 20 min.

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N'djili Airport (FIH) can be considered Kinshasa’s main airport. It takes about 20 min. by taxi to reach the city center.

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Where to stay in Kinshasa

Find the right accommodation in Kinshasa with Avionero:

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Hotel Royal Kinshasa

Avenue kitona 3 - Commune de la Gombe

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle

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Pullman Kinshasa Grand Hotel

Avenue Batetela

24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift

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Beatrice Hotel

1, Isiro Street, Gare Central, Gombe

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle

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Hotel Memling

5d Av de la Rep. du Tchad

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle

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Fleuve Congo Hotel by Blaon Hotels

119 Boulevard Colonel Tshatshi

Mini Bar • Hair Dryer • Bath • Safe-Deposit Box • TV

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Things to do in Kinshasa

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Kinshasa:

4 days Zongo falls, Bonobos and Kinshasa city experience

Multi-day Tours • Private Sightseeing Tours • 4WD Tours • City Tours • Multi-day Cruises

3 days Kinshasa Congo River and N’sele park experience

Multi-day Tours • Private Sightseeing Tours • 4WD Tours • Safaris • Classic Car Tours

15-Day Congo Tribe's Guided Expedition from N'Djili Airport

Multi-day Tours • Audio Guides • Cultural Tours • 4WD Tours • Volunteer Tours

The best of Kananga walking tour

Private Sightseeing Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours • Walking Tours

Romantic tour in Kananga

Valentine's Day • Private Sightseeing Tours • Historical Tours • Walking Tours

Mystic Kinshasa – A Private Walking Exploration

Half-day Tours • Private Sightseeing Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours • Walking Tours

Romantic tour in Kinshasa

Valentine's Day • Private Sightseeing Tours • Historical Tours • Walking Tours

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Tips on how to find cheap flights to Kinshasa

Some useful advice on how to save money when using Avionero:

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Kinshasa guide

Kinshasa themes

This is what Kinshasa is known for:

Museums

Food

Nature

Location

Kinshasa is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 10268 km away from New York:

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Currency and exchange rate

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Visa to Democratic Republic of the Congo

E-Visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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E-visa is required

For US citizens

Language in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Official language in Democratic Republic of the Congo is French. People knowledge of English is poor².

French

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Make sure to prepare when going to Kinshasa and take measures for your personal safety³.

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Potentially dangerous

Air Quality

Kinshasa generally has a dangerous level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: dangerous

Planning a trip to Kinshasa? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Kinshasa looks currently:

Fri, 01 November

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+84°F

Rain

2 m/s

64 %

Sat, 02 November

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+81°F

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2 m/s

71 %

Sun, 03 November

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+86°F

Rain

2 m/s

59 %

Mon, 04 November

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+77°F

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3 m/s

83 %

Tue, 05 November

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+75°F

Rain

2 m/s

84 %

Wed, 06 November

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+72°F

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2 m/s

93 %

Thu, 07 November

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+72°F

Rain

2 m/s

93 %

Fri, 08 November

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+79°F

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3 m/s

72 %

Sat, 09 November

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+77°F

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3 m/s

76 %

Sun, 10 November

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+82°F

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2 m/s

61 %

Mon, 11 November

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+79°F

Rain

3 m/s

77 %

Tue, 12 November

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+73°F

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1 m/s

90 %

Wed, 13 November

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+73°F

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1 m/s

87 %

Thu, 14 November

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+79°F

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2 m/s

74 %

Fri, 15 November

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+77°F

Rain

2 m/s

77 %

Sat, 16 November

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+79°F

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2 m/s

72 %

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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Kinshasa will be like?

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Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Kinshasa.

FAQ

Flying to Kinshasa? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports are in Kinshasa?

Kinshasa is served by 1 airport: N'djili Airport. The nearest airport is N'djili Airport located 21 km away.

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How far is Kinshasa by plane?

Kinshasa is around 10268 km away from New York.

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What is the flight time to Kinshasa?

Typically it takes to fly to Kinshasa if you are flying from New York.

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When is the best time to travel to Kinshasa?

Usually, the most popular time to travel to Kinshasa is . Want to avoid peak prices? Try flying to Kinshasa in , which is considered the cheapest time to travel.

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What is the flight price to fly to Kinshasa?

You could get a cheaper flight if you are flexible in your travel plans. Try Avionero Flexible Dates to check multiple travel dates to see the best combinations for you.

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How good the weather is in Kinshasa?

The coldest month is December with an average temperature of . The hottest month is December with an average temperature of . Right now it is +84°F and Rain in Kinshasa.

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Are there any direct flights to Kinshasa?

No, there are no direct flights to Kinshasa if you are flying from New York.

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.

Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Kinshasa.

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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

(1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
(2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
(3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
(4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
(5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 6.06.2024