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Kinshasa

Kinshasa

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FIH

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Flight Time

13~20 hours

The flight time to Kinshasa is approximately 13~20 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Kinshasa.

Kinshasa

Kinshasa is formerly known as Léopoldville. It's the Democratic Republic of Congo's largest and capital city. Aside from this, Kinshasa is the 2nd largest French-speaking city proper. Kinshasa lies along the Congo River. Kinshasa experiences a wet and dry climate. It has long rainy seasons, from October until May. And, it has a short dry season, from June to early September.

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Travel FAQs

What airlines offer ticket and direct flights to Kinshasa?


Kinshasa is accessible by direct ticket from cities such as Nairobi and Johannesburg. International, it can be accessed directly via Paris and Brussels. Airlines that offer a ticket direct to Kinshasa are Air France and Brussels Airlines. Other airlines include Kenya Airways and South African Airways. A tip: for a more affordable ticket deal to Kinshasa, book the ticket to Kinshasa on a weekday. Also, book your air ticket as early as possible.

When is the best time to book a ticket to Kinshasa?


Kinshasa and its sights are best visited during the dry season. Thus, make sure to book your ticket to Kinshasa within June and September. Peak tourist seasons are from June through August. If you are avoiding the large crowd, book your ticket to Kinshasa around August to September. A tip: for a more affordable ticket deal to Kinshasa, book the ticket on a weekday.

I recently booked a ticket to Kinshasa, what budget hotels are in Kinshasa I can stay at?


Kinshasa has a good number of budget hotels. The most famous and most recommended are Procure St. Anne and Hotel Pasha. Others include the Hotel Phenix and Hotel de La Gombe. Take note that Kinshasa is a famous tourist destination. With this, make sure to secure your accommodation first before you book your air ticket.

Can you please recommend mid-range priced hotels in Kinshasa before I book an air ticket?


Kinshasa has a good number of mid-ranged hotels. The most famous and most recommended are Hotel La Bourgeoisie and Hotel Fontana Inn. Others include the San Pedro Hotel Kinshasa and Residence Marika. Take note that Kinshasa is a famous tourist destination. With this, make sure to secure your accommodation first before you book your air ticket.

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