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06:00 - 10:40

LGW

RAK

3h 40mdirect

11:20 - 14:00

RAK

LGW

3h 40mdirect

£76Wizz Air

Tue, 1 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec

15:40 - 20:20

LGW

RAK

3h 40mdirect

11:20 - 14:00

RAK

LGW

3h 40mdirect

£76Multiple Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

06:00 - 10:40

LGW

RAK

3h 40mdirect

11:20 - 14:00

RAK

LGW

3h 40mdirect

£77Wizz Air

Tue, 1 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec

21:25 - 04:30

LHR

CAI

5h 05mdirect

05:30 - 09:10

CAI

LHR

5h 40mdirect

£355British Airways

Mon, 23 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

15:00 - 07:10

LHR

JNB

15h 10m

1 stop

21:45 - 13:35

JNB

LHR

16h 50m

1 stop

£484Egyptair

Sat, 27 Jun - Sun, 12 Jul

15:00 - 07:10

LHR

JNB

15h 10m

1 stop

21:45 - 13:35

JNB

LHR

16h 50m

1 stop

£502Egyptair

Sat, 27 Jun - Sun, 12 Jul

21:00 - 13:00

LHR

CPT

15h 00m

1 stop

13:50 - 09:05

CPT

LHR

20h 15m

1 stop

£561Ethiopian Air

Thu, 25 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul

21:00 - 14:10

LHR

CPT

16h 10m

1 stop

13:50 - 07:00

CPT

LHR

18h 10m

1 stop

£588Ethiopian Air

Thu, 25 Jun - Thu, 9 Jul

16:50 - 17:25

LGW

LOS

24h 35m

1 stop

19:15 - 15:50

LOS

LGW

20h 35m

1 stop

£635Royal Air Maroc

Fri, 26 Jun - Fri, 10 Jul

18:10 - 05:50

LHR

LOS

11h 40m

1 stop

06:50 - 16:50

LOS

LHR

10h 00m

1 stop

£635Royal Air Maroc

Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

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Fastest return journey

LondonMarrakech

LGW - RAK

LGWRAK

London Gatwick

Tue 1/12

06:00-10:40

Nonstop3h 40m

Marrakech Menara

Sun 6/12

11:20-14:00

Nonstop3h 40m

£76

LondonMarrakech

LGW - RAK

LGWRAK

London Gatwick

Mon 23/11

15:40-20:20

Nonstop3h 40m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 30/11

11:20-14:00

Nonstop3h 40m

£76

LondonMarrakech

LGW - RAK

LGWRAK

London Gatwick

Tue 1/12

06:00-10:40

Nonstop3h 40m

Marrakech Menara

Sun 6/12

11:20-14:00

Nonstop3h 40m

£77

LondonCairo

LHR - CAI

LHRCAI

London Heathrow

Mon 23/11

21:25-04:30

Nonstop5h 05m

Cairo

Wed 25/11

05:30-09:10

Nonstop5h 40m

£355

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 27/6

15:00-07:10

1 stop15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

21:45-13:35

1 stop16h 50m

£484

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sat 27/6

15:00-07:10

1 stop15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

21:45-13:35

1 stop16h 50m

£502

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 25/6

21:00-13:00

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/7

13:50-09:05

1 stop20h 15m

£561

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Thu 25/6

21:00-14:10

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

13:50-07:00

1 stop18h 10m

£588

LondonLagos

LGW - LOS

LGWLOS

London Gatwick

Fri 26/6

16:50-17:25

1 stop24h 35m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 10/7

19:15-15:50

1 stop20h 35m

£635

LondonLagos

LHR - LOS

LHRLOS

London Heathrow

Fri 11/9

18:10-05:50

1 stop11h 40m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 28/9

06:50-16:50

1 stop10h 00m

£635

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Flight prices to countries in Africa

Interested in flights to Africa? Find the countries in Africa that you can fly to for the biggest savings

	Price	£188 - £919

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Morocco	71% cheaper	Users typically spent £461 less on flights to Morocco
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Zimbabwe	42% more expensive	Users typically spent £271 more on trips to Zimbabwe
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Nigeria	139% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Nigeria than any other country in Africa

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Africa?

The most popular flight destination in Africa, according to our users, is Nigeria, followed by Egypt, Morocco, Ghana and South Africa.

Cheapest flights to cities in Africa

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Africa

Cheapest flight to Africa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

East London

When booking a flight to Africa, the best-priced flight will typically be to East London for £82, which is 70% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Africa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Lagos

Flights to Africa are typically 50% more expensive when flying to Lagos, where the average price is £267

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£40
Best Round-Trip Price	£76
Fastest flight time	3h 45m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Africa from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £40 (London Gatwick to Marrakech Menara).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £76 (London Gatwick to Marrakech Menara).

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The fastest flight to Africa from United Kingdom takes 3h 45m (London Gatwick to Marrakech Menara).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Africa, with a 9% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Africa

Where is it cheapest to fly into Africa?

Rabat Sale airport in Rabat has the cheapest flights when visiting Africa, with an average airfare of £17. Fez Sais airport in Fez is the second cheapest destination in Africa, with an average airfare of £22.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Africa?

Prices for flights to Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Africa?

As of June 2026, there are 97 operators available to choose from for flights to Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly to Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Africa?

It is quick and easy to find flights to Africa on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Africa that suits you.

Can I find flights to Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Africa to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Africa?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Africa, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Africa, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Africa and alert you when they change.