Non-stop flights from Lubumbashi (FBM)
Lubumbashi Airport (IATA: FBM, ICAO: FZQA), also known as Lubumbashi International Airport, is the second largest airport in Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is an international airport and serves the area of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Lubumbashi Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 10 destinations in 6 countries.
At present, there are 3 domestic flights from Lubumbashi.
The longest flight from Lubumbashi FBM is a 1,005 mile (1,617 km) non-stop route to Addis Ababa ADD. This direct flight takes around 4 hours and 5 minutes and is operated by Ethiopian Airlines.
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Airlines flying from Lubumbashi Popular destinations from Lubumbashi Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Lubumbashi
In total there are 6 airlines flying from and to Lubumbashi. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Lubumbashi
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Lubumbashi, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Lubumbashi that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Lubumbashi
There are 9 airports that have flights from Lubumbashi in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from FBM are listed below:
International flights from Lubumbashi
Flights from Lubumbashi to Ethiopia
Addis Ababa is the only destination in Ethiopia with direct flights from Lubumbashi. Direct flights to Addis Ababa are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Lubumbashi to Kenya
In Kenya, the only destination that has a direct flight from Lubumbashi is Nairobi. Direct flights to Nairobi are offered by Kenya Airways (SkyTeam).
Flights from Lubumbashi to Republic of the Congo
There is 1 destination in Republic of the Congo that has a direct connection from Lubumbashi, which is Kolwezi. Direct flights to Kolwezi are offered by CAA. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2024.
Flights from Lubumbashi to South Africa
In South Africa, the only destination that has a direct flight from Lubumbashi is Johannesburg. Direct flights to Johannesburg are offered by Airlink.
Flights from Lubumbashi to Tanzania
Dar es Salaam is the only destination in Tanzania with direct flights from Lubumbashi. Direct flights to Dar es Salaam are offered by Air Tanzania.
Flights from Lubumbashi to Zambia
There are 2 destinations in Zambia that have non-stop flights from Lubumbashi.
Direct flights to Lusaka are offered by Air Tanzania.
You can fly non-stop to Ndola with Air Tanzania or Kenya Airways (SkyTeam).
Domestic flights from Lubumbashi
Flights from Lubumbashi to Democratic Republic of the Congo
There are 3 airports in Democratic Republic of the Congo that have non-stop domestic flights from Lubumbashi.
Direct flights to Kalemie are offered by CAA. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2024.
The only airline with direct flights to Kananga is Congo Airways. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2024.
You can fly non-stop to Kinshasa with CAA or Congo Airways. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2024.
Alternative airports near Lubumbashi
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Lubumbashi (FBM). The nearest airports to Lubumbashi (FBM) are Solwezi (SLI) and Mansa (MNS).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Lubumbashi?
There is 1 airport in Lubumbashi: Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM).
What is the best airport to fly from Lubumbashi?
The most convenient airport to fly from Lubumbashi is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM).
How many airlines fly from Lubumbashi?
There are 6 airlines flying from Lubumbashi to 10 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Lubumbashi?
CAA, Air Tanzania and Congo Airways operate most flights from Lubumbashi. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Lubumbashi?
Star Alliance and SkyTeam are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Lubumbashi.
How many nonstop flights are there from Lubumbashi?
There are roughly 285 flights departing from Lubumbashi every month (or 70 flights each week), to a total of 10 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Lubumbashi Airport?
The official name of Lubumbashi Airport is Lubumbashi International Airport.
What is the airport code of Lubumbashi Airport?
The airport code of Lubumbashi Airport is FBM.
What are the most popular flights from Lubumbashi?
Kinshasa, Addis Ababa and Johannesburg are the 3 most popular routes from Lubumbashi. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Lubumbashi, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Lubumbashi?
| Lubumbashi to Kinshasa | 2h 30m |
| Lubumbashi to Addis Ababa | 4h 5m |
| Lubumbashi to Johannesburg | 2h 30m |
| Lubumbashi to Dar es Salaam | 2h 20m |
| Lubumbashi to Ndola | 45m |
