Travelling from Asmara International Airport (ASM) to London: what you need to know
Asmara International Airport is located in Asmara. Operating on the UTC+0 timezone, London is 3 hours behind Asmara.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from ASM to London. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from ASM to London that includes a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
To travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you have a passport from Eritrea. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the duration and purpose of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Asmara International Airport to London.
Central Asmara to ASM is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 11 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Searching for a place to stay before your flight from Asmara International Airport to London? Check out Sunshine Hotel. Catch some z's here before making your way to ASM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Asmara International Airport (ASM) to London
C$715 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Asmara International Airport to London. Return flights start from C$1,441. These prices may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from ASM to London, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from central London. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 57 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute if you're travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Asmara International Airport to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
As soon as your flight from Asmara International Airport to London has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from ASM to London:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month for flights from Asmara International Airport to London. To escape the crowds, head for London in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Asmara International Airport to London in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from ASM to London sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Asmara International Airport to London, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Big Ben and The British Museum are a couple of top attractions to put on your London travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Buckingham Palace.
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