Flying from London to Benina International Airport (BEN): what you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Benina International Airport (BEN), you'll have your choice of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Benghazi is UTC+2, which is 2 hours ahead of London. Benina International Airport is located in Benghazi.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to BEN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers offer a great opportunity to discover a new city or just have a break during your journey. When looking for a flight from London to BEN, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Cairo International Airport (CAI) is one option if you're setting off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
From the centre of London, LHR is approximately 31 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Searching for a handy hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Benina International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Benina International Airport with a stop at Cairo International Airport (CAI). A major stopover between London Gatwick Airport and BEN, it's a good opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from London to BEN, take things easy in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
Getting from Benina International Airport (BEN) to central Benghazi
From Benina International Airport, Benghazi is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Benina International Airport (BEN)
Book a one-way ticket from London to Benina International Airport from C$493 or travel return from just C$875. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
To score flight tickets from London to BEN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Use the 'Whole month' search tool and compare the prices of tickets from London to Benina International Airport across the entire month. We've made the lowest fares green, making it easy to choose a flight within your budget.
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The best time to fly from London to Benina International Airport (BEN)
February is the quietest time to fly to Benghazi. Alternatively, follow the crowds and get away in July. This is the busiest month for flights from London to Benina International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Benghazi. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from London to BEN sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 33ºC.
Travel in February if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 9ºC and 20ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Benina International Airport.
More about Benghazi
One of the best ways to get a feel for Benghazi is to visit its top attractions. Highlights include Benghazi Zoo, el-Manar Palace and Ptolemais.
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