Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN): what you need to know
Cairo and Lusaka are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Your CAI to LUN flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CAI and LUN:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
£288 is the lowest price for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight. Return flights start at £490. These fares may change based on demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from CAI to LUN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CAI to LUN.
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Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
When it comes to Cairo International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.38% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Cairo International Airport from central Cairo, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CAI? If you're boarding an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
If you're getting in on a late Cairo International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near LUN:
Follow your own route with a Kenneth Kaunda International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Keddy By Europcar and find adventure across Lusaka and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to central Lusaka
From Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka is approximately 16 miles away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Lusaka in January.
Lock in your flight from Cairo International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport for October if you'd like to go to Lusaka during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CAI to LUN in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Zambia
You've seen Lusaka, now it's time to explore other corners of Zambia. Journey about 180 miles north to Kitwe to tick off its leading sights. From United Church Of Zambia mukuba congregation to Seventh Day Adventist Church and Sunset Gardens Kitwe (Ndola/Kitwe Rd), you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in Zambia, consider Ndola, roughly 170 miles north of Lusaka. Copperbelt Museum, Minsundu Recreational Park and Megatron's Encase are among its highlights.