Flying from London to Asmara International Airport (ASM): what you need to know
Choose from multiple airports when organising a flight from London to Asmara International Airport (ASM). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also operate in London.
Asmara is 3 hours ahead of London. Asmara International Airport is located in Asmara, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Your flight from London to ASM won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from London to ASM that includes a stopover. To see the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and ASM include:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
LHR is about 19 miles from the centre of London. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Need a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Asmara International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Asmara International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between London Gatwick Airport and ASM:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour and 26 minutes. The airport is roughly 50 miles away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to ASM? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Asmara International Airport (ASM)
Once your flight from London to Asmara International Airport has landed, unwind and relax at a hotel close by. Sunshine Hotel is a good option that's a quick drive from ASM.
Getting from Asmara International Airport (ASM) to central Asmara
From Asmara International Airport, Asmara is approximately 4 miles away. It takes around 11 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Asmara International Airport (ASM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Asmara International Airport is £154. The cheapest price for a return flight is £333. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from London to ASM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from London to Asmara International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when prices go down. Timing is key when finding cheap tickets from London to ASM.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London to Asmara International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Asmara International Airport (ASM)
April is the quietest time to travel to Asmara. Alternatively, follow the crowds and get away in July. This is the most popular month for flights from London to Asmara International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Before you book a flight from London to ASM, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Asmara, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap flights from London to Asmara International Airport sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Asmara
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Asmara right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Asmara International Airport:
National Museum of Eritrea and Cathedral of Asmara are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Asmara travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Tank Graveyard.
Complete your Asmara trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from London to Asmara International Airport, the next step is choosing one of our car rentals in Asmara. Browse the exclusive deals and easily compare options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.