Flying from London to Asmara International Airport (ASM): What you need to know
Choose from numerous airports when planning your flight from London to Asmara International Airport (ASM). Check out your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Asmara International Airport is located in Asmara. The city follows the UTC+3 timezone and is three hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to ASM, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from London to ASM that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and ASM include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Asmara International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Asmara International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and ASM:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to ASM flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When reserving your flight ticket from London to Asmara International Airport (ASM) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a pit stop at Dubai Airport (DXB), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Asmara International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that take off from STN land at their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Asmara International Airport (ASM)
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How to find the cheapest flights from London to Asmara International Airport (ASM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Asmara International Airport is $747. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,061. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from London to ASM, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Cheap London to Asmara International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Asmara International Airport (ASM)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Asmara International Airport (ASM), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Asmara based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your London to ASM flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Asmara, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Asmara International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Asmara
After booking your flight from London to Asmara International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Asmara:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. National Museum of Eritrea, Cathedral of Asmara and Fiat Tagliero are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Asmara itinerary.