Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nsimalen Airport (NSI): what you need to know
Yaounde's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Yaounde one hour ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your LHR to NSI flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Nsimalen Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LHR and NSI include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
Right now, $527 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Nsimalen Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $698. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to NSI, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nsimalen Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to NSI.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nsimalen Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nsimalen Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
Reserve a hotel near NSI if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Nsimalen Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Nsimalen Airport (NSI) to central Yaounde
From Nsimalen Airport, Yaounde is approximately 24 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
April is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nsimalen Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Yaounde in February.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nsimalen Airport for February if you want to explore Yaounde during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to NSI in July. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Cameroon
Yaounde is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Cameroon just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometers west of Yaounde, a trip to Douala will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Marche des Fleurs, Rond point bonanjo and La Nouvelle Liberte.
Bamenda is another essential stop in Cameroon and is around 274 kilometers north-west of Yaounde. No journey is complete without visiting Mile 1 junction upstation, Sisia Waterfalls and Mile 4 park.