BZV Airport

UK to Brazzaville

Republic of the Congo · Congo River

Fly from London to the green city on the Congo with RwandAir — one smooth connection through our Kigali hub, bags checked through, and riverside terraces, emerald-domed cathedrals and gorilla country waiting at the other end. From here, you can literally wave at Kinshasa across the water.

1 Stop via Kigali (KGL)

16h 10m Fastest journey

3x Weekly Connections

£719 Fares from

Departures

Flights to Brazzaville

Every RwandAir routing from London — pick the connection timing that suits you.

Best Fares

Latest Flight Tickets to Brazzaville

Hand-picked deals on flights departing from the UK. Secure your seat at the lowest price today.

RW Rwandair

LHR

London Heathrow

Cheapest Flights From London Heathrow toÂ Brazzaville, Congo

1 Stop

BZV

Brazzaville

£870

per adult · incl. taxes

Economy 23kg

RW Rwandair

LHR

London Heathrow

Cheap Business Class Flights to Brazzaville

1 Stop

BZV

Brazzaville

£2,395

per adult · incl. taxes

Business 23kg

Returning to London — same-week options

10:15 → 05:45⁺¹

via KGL · layover 5h 30m · 19h 30m

13:20 → 05:45⁺¹

via KGL · layover 2h 25m · 16h 25m

08:30 → 05:45⁺¹

via KGL · layover 7h 15m · 21h 15m

Sample RwandAir schedules and fares shown for illustration. Every fare we quote includes all taxes, checked baggage, and our best-price promise — find it cheaper elsewhere and we match it, plus the difference.

One Check-In, All the Way

Your bags are tagged through to Brazzaville at Heathrow — no re-checking in Kigali, ever.

Protected Connections

Minimum 60-minute guarantees at our hub. If a delay causes a missed link, we rebook you free.

A Hub That Feels Small

Kigali is one of Africa's easiest transits — walkable terminal, good coffee, no crowds.

Support in Transit

Our 24/7 team tracks every leg. Something goes wrong mid-journey? We already know and are on it.

Once You Land

Discover Brazzaville

River terraces, emerald domes and gorilla country — "Brazza la Verte", Central Africa's calmest capital.

The Twin Capitals View

Stand on the riverside Corniche and wave at Kinshasa across the water — the world's two closest capital cities.

Basilique Sainte-Anne

The emerald-tiled cathedral that defines the skyline — one of Africa's most striking sacred buildings.

Nabemba Tower & Modern Brazza

The elegantly curved skyscraper anchoring a growing skyline of glass and boulevards.

Lesio-Louna Gorilla Reserve

Western lowland gorillas in protected forest a few hours from the capital — Congo's gentle giants.

Poto-Poto Painting School

The legendary school founded in 1951 — Colourful Congolese art with collectors worldwide.

Saka-Saka & Riverside Dining

Pounded cassava leaves, moambe chicken and grilled tilapia at the famous Ponton river spots.

Good to Know

Brazzaville travel essentials

The practical details, handled before you pack.

Visa & Entry

UK citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo — apply via the Congolese Embassy in London; an invitation letter or hotel confirmation is typically required. A yellow fever certificate is mandatory. We'll checklist everything with you.

Best Time to Visit

May to September is the long dry season — cooler river breezes, clear skies and the best conditions for the gorilla reserves upcountry.

Money & Payments

Central African CFA franc (XAF) — shared with Gabon, Cameroon and neighbours. A cash-first economy; bring clean EUR notes to exchange. Cards work mainly in international hotels.

Language

French is official; Lingala and Kituba fill the markets and the music. English is limited outside hotels — a few French phrases open every door.

Time Zone

WAT (GMT+1) — just 1 hour ahead of the UK, one behind Kigali. Your 14:40 landing leaves the whole evening for a riverside dinner.

BZV → City Centre

Maya-Maya International sits just ~5km from downtown — one of the shortest airport runs in our network, around 15–20 minutes. We arrange trusted transfers.

Questions

Brazzaville trip FAQs

Not currently — RwandAir connects through its Kigali hub, the smoothest one-stop routing available at around 16h 10m fastest. Bags are checked all the way through to BZV and the Kigali connection is guaranteed on a single ticket.

Both: UK passport holders need a visa, arranged through the Congolese Embassy in London before travel — an invitation letter or confirmed hotel booking is usually part of the application. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory on arrival; get vaccinated at least 10 days before departure. Our team walks you through the full entry checklist so nothing surprises you at check-in.

Great question, and it confuses everyone: they're two different countries facing each other across the Congo River — the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville, quieter, francophone, XAF currency) and the DR Congo (Kinshasa, a mega-city of 15+ million, CDF currency). We fly to both, and because they're only a bridge apart, many travellers do the two in a single trip. Tell us your plans and we'll build the twin-capital itinerary.

On a through-ticketed RwandAir booking you're protected: the airline rebooks you on the next available Brazzaville flight at no cost. Both legs are the same carrier, your bags are transferred for you, and our 24/7 team monitors the connection in real time.

Economy includes 23kg checked plus 7kg cabin on every leg, with the checked bag tagged straight through to BZV. Extra allowance — popular for family visits, NGO and business shipments — can be pre-booked through us at better rates than airport prices.

Yes — riverside and city-centre hotels, plus trusted transfers for the quick 15–20 minute ride from Maya-Maya, can all be added to your booking. For the overnight Kigali connection, we can also arrange a transit hotel with shuttle so you rest between flights.