N'djili Airport

Opened in 1953, N'djili Airport (FIH) is Kinshasa’s primary international gateway, featuring two terminals — a main international terminal alongside domestic facilities — and standing as the largest and busiest airport in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Located roughly 25 km east of downtown Kinshasa, it’s accessible by taxis, shared minibuses and airport shuttles (allow extra time for road traffic), and it acts as a crucial Central African hub for passengers and cargo. Ground services and local transport are generally affordable, though international airfares can be higher; N'djili is a home base for Congo Airways and hosts regular regional links from carriers like Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways, making it key when searching for cheap flights to Kinshasa.