How to find cheap flights to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is £320. A round-trip plane ticket to LUN right now is £499.
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Best time to go to Lusaka
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Lusaka in May.
If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to LUN.
June is the most popular month for flights to LUN. It's an ideal time to take in the full energy of Lusaka.
Travel in February if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Lusaka are generally cheaper.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Lusaka is warmest in October, with averages of between 18ºC and 34ºC.
July sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 9ºC to 25ºC.
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? June is the driest month in Lusaka.
January has the wettest weather. You can expect around 22 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, these airlines make travelling to Lusaka easy:
RwandAir has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 95% of its flights into this hub land without delays, making it a great choice when booking your LUN plane ticket.
Your flight will touch down in the UTC+2 timezone at LUN.
Slip into bed not long after your flight to LUN. Choose one of these stays close to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Start your Lusaka trip sooner by collecting a car hire in LUN. Europcar, Avis and Keddy By Europcar are leading suppliers to take your pick of here.
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure tracks how regularly flights from LUN touch down when expected.
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is located in Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia.
Getting to central Lusaka from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
LUN is located about 26 kms (16 miles) from central Lusaka.
You'll reach the centre in around 40 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to LUN.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
If you're eager to stay near the action in Lusaka, unpack your suitcase at one of these top hotels:
Lusaka highlights
Hop off your flight to Lusaka and make your way to these major attractions:
The Lilayi Elephant Nursery: An impressive preview of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 13 kms (8 miles) south of the centre.
Divine Gardens: Here's where you can slow things down a little when exploring Lusaka. You'll find this park roughly 5 kms (3 miles) north-east of the centre.
Batoka Gorge: Take on this landmark next. About 3 kms (2 miles) west of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Lusaka experience.
How to get to Mazabuka from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
The nearby city of Mazabuka is about 153 kms (95 miles) from LUN. Reaching the centre by cab or ride-share will take around 2 hours 45 minutes.
Travelling from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to Kafue
Kafue is about 56 kms (35 miles) from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport if you're going in that direction.
Getting there by car will take you roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Explore more of Zambia
There's a whole lot more to experience in Zambia, starting with Kitwe. Nkana Canyon, Sunset Gardens Kitwe (Ndola/Kitwe Rd) and Nkana mall are must-do's in this city, which is about 274 kms (170 miles) north of Lusaka.
Ndola might just steal the show during your trip to Zambia. You'll find it roughly 257 kms (160 miles) north of Lusaka. Copperbelt Museum, Hindu Hall - Ndola and Minsundu Recreational Park are among the highlights. You can arrive here through Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA).
About 97 kms (60 miles) north of Lusaka, Kabwe is worth a detour. Good reasons to visit include Sacred Heart Cathedral, The Big Tree National Monument and Paradise Park - Kabwe.