Flying from London to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA): What you need to know
You can select from a range of airports when planning your flight from London to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Ndola is two hours ahead of London. Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is located in Ndola, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to NLA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
If you're taking off during a public holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to NLA even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is an option when taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
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Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
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As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive as planned.
About Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA)
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How to find the cheapest flights from London to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is C$836. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,157. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to NLA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from London to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA)
July is when most people book flights from London to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA). Visit Ndola in February for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Ndola is October, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your London to NLA flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July has temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Ndola
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There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Copperbelt Museum, Hindu Hall - Ndola and Minsundu Recreational Park are popular attractions which should be on any good Ndola itinerary.
Explore more of Zambia
You've visited Ndola, now it's time to discover other corners of Zambia. Travel about 274 kilometres south to Lusaka to check off its leading sights. From The Lilayi Elephant Nursery to Batoka Gorge and Southern Africa Freedom Trail, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 161 kilometres south of Ndola, Kabwe is another favourite stop in Zambia. Experience major highlights starting with Sacred Heart Cathedral, The Big Tree National Monument and Paradise Park - Kabwe.