Ndjili International Airport (IATA: FIH) is a key aviation hub serving Kinshasa and the wider Democratic Republic of the Congo region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.
Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.
Ndjili International Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.
Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Ndjili International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.
| Destination | Airline | Stops | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo (CAI) | Ethiopian Airlines | 1 stop | 14 Nov | €357 |
| Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) | Tempelhof Airways | 1 stop | 1 Nov | €393 |
| Lubumbashi (FBM) | Ethiopian Airlines | Direct | 15 Sep | €409 |
| Dar es Salaam (DAR) | Ethiopian Airlines | 1 stop | 4 Sep | €472 |
| Paris (PAR) | Avia Traffic | 1 stop | 13 Oct | €486 |
| Nairobi (NBO) | Ethiopian Airlines | 1 stop | 9 Sep | €506 |
| Cape Town (CPT) | Ethiopian Airlines | 2 stops | 30 Aug | €530 |
| Dubai (DXB) | Qatar Airways | 1 stop | 26 Sep | €567 |
| Kampala (EBB) | Ethiopian Airlines | 1 stop | 14 Sep | €569 |
| Istanbul (IST) | Ethiopian Airlines | 1 stop | 30 Oct | €642 |
| Guangzhou (CAN) | Ethiopian Airlines | 1 stop | 16 Oct | €683 |
| Bujumbura (BJM) | Uganda Airlines | 1 stop | 11 Nov | €742 |
Ndjili International Airport has published nonstop service to 16 airports across 11 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from FIH.
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaventem | BRU | Belgium | 6,236 km |
| Brazzaville | BZV | Congo | 26 km |
| Luanda | LAD | Angola | 554 km |
| Nairobi | NBO | Kenya | 2,409 km |
| Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | CDG | France | 6,067 km |
| Lubumbashi | FBM | DR Congo | 1,552 km |
| Kisangani | FKI | DR Congo | 1,225 km |
| Kananga | KGA | DR Congo | 795 km |
| Mbuji Mayi | MJM | DR Congo | 920 km |
| Libreville | LBV | Gabon | 859 km |
| Johannesburg | JNB | South Africa | 2,776 km |
| Istanbul | IST | Türkiye | 5,253 km |
| Casablanca | CMN | Morocco | 4,847 km |
| Gemena | GMA | DR Congo | 974 km |
| Mbandaka | MDK | DR Congo | 583 km |
| Addis Ababa | ADD | Ethiopia | 2,985 km |
12 carriers publish nonstop service at FIH, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.
| Airline | Code | Type | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier EO | EO | — | 10 |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ET | Full Service | 4 |
| KLM | KL | Full Service | 4 |
| Kenya Airways | KQ | Full Service | 4 |
| Brussels Airlines | SN | Full Service | 3 |
| Air Canada | AC | Full Service | 2 |
| Lufthansa | LH | Full Service | 2 |
| United Airlines | UA | Full Service | 2 |
| Air France | AF | Full Service | 2 |
| Carrier AT | AT | — | 2 |
| South African Airways | SA | Full Service | 2 |
| Turkish Airlines | TK | Full Service | 2 |
General guidance rather than FIH-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.
