Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pointe Noire Airport (PNR): what you need to know
The timezone in Pointe Noire is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your LHR to PNR flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to tour another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Pointe Noire Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Charles de Gaulle Airport is a sought-after stop between LHR and PNR.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pointe Noire Airport (PNR)
Currently, ₹ 96,217 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Pointe Noire Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 117,440. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to PNR, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Pointe Noire Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LHR to PNR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Pointe Noire Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Pointe Noire Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Pointe Noire Airport (PNR)
If you're coming in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Pointe Noire Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near PNR:
Getting from Pointe Noire Airport (PNR) to central Pointe Noire
Pointe Noire Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Pointe Noire. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Pointe Noire Airport (PNR)
May is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Pointe Noire Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Pointe Noire in February.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Pointe Noire Airport for March if you'd like to visit Pointe Noire during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to PNR in July. Average temperatures are between 20ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Republic of the Congo
Pointe Noire has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Republic of the Congo waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres east of Pointe Noire, a visit to Brazzaville will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Basilique St. Anne, National Museum of Congo and Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza Memorial.
Another essential stop in Republic of the Congo, Loango is located about 14 kilometres north-west of Pointe Noire. Make time to visit highlights including Musée Mâ Loango.
