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Connecting route · United Kingdom → Eritrea

Flights from London to Asmara

There are no direct flights from London to Asmara. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Istanbul, about 9h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 9h 11m
LONASMCAI

London to Asmara at a glance

Fastest journey9h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from London to Asmara

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
LON Cairo (CAI) ASM
Leg 1: British Airways, EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~9h 11m
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2
LON Istanbul (IST) ASM
Leg 1: British Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 24m
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LON Jeddah (JED) ASM
Leg 1: Saudia · Leg 2: Flynas
Self-transfer likely ~10h 17m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,304 km3,294 miles
Journey time
9h 11mestimate
Time difference
+3hAsmara vs London
Currency in Asmara
USD
Airports
LGW, LHR, STN → ASM

Flights from London to Asmara: questions answered

Are there direct flights from London to Asmara?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Istanbul and Jeddah. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from London to Asmara?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,304 km.
Where do you change planes between London and Asmara?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Istanbul (IST) and Jeddah (JED). British Airways flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and Asmara?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Asmara: Asmara International Airport (ASM).
What is the time difference between London and Asmara?
Asmara is 3 hours ahead of London.

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