Non-stop flights to Lubumbashi (FBM)
Lubumbashi International Airport is the second largest airport in Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is an international airport. In total there are 12 airports around the world that have direct flights to Lubumbashi, spread around 11 cities in 6 countries. Currently, there are 5 domestic flights to Lubumbashi.
Lubumbashi is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Lubumbashi Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Lubumbashi Best time to visit Lubumbashi Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 237 flights arriving at Lubumbashi Airport, which are 56 flights per week or 8 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Lubumbashi are routes from Johannesburg (JNB) in South Africa and Addis Ababa (ADD) in Ethiopia. These two routes together are operated 129 times this month, and make up for 54% of all monthly arrivals at Lubumbashi International Airport.
The longest flight to Lubumbashi FBM is departing from Addis Ababa (ADD). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and 5 minutes and covers a distance of 1,617 miles (2,602 km).
List of all direct flights to Lubumbashi
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Lubumbashi, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Lubumbashi.
Airlines flying to Lubumbashi
Currently, there are 6 airlines that fly to Lubumbashi. Most flights to Lubumbashi are operated by Ethiopian Airlines, as they connect 7 airports to FBM. That’s around 2 times as much as Air Tanzania, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Lubumbashi. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all FBM flights:
What is the best time to visit Lubumbashi?
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical
Lubumbashi is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.
You can visit Lubumbashi any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .
Business class flights to Lubumbashi
There are 12 airports that have flights to Lubumbashi in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to FBM are listed below:
International flights to Lubumbashi
Flights from Ethiopia to Lubumbashi
Addis Ababa is the only city in Ethiopia with direct flights to Lubumbashi. From Addis Ababa, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Ethiopia
Flights from Kenya to Lubumbashi
In Kenya, the only airport that has a direct connection to Lubumbashi is Nairobi. From Nairobi, direct flights are offered by Kenya Airways (SkyTeam).
All flights from Kenya
Flights from Malawi to Lubumbashi
There is 1 airport in Malawi that has a direct connection to Lubumbashi, which is Lilongwe. From Lilongwe, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Malawi
Flights from South Africa to Lubumbashi
In South Africa, the only airport that has a direct connection to Lubumbashi is Johannesburg. From Johannesburg, direct flights are offered by Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) and South African Airways (Star Alliance).
All flights from South Africa
Flights from Tanzania to Lubumbashi
Dar es Salaam is the only city in Tanzania with direct flights to Lubumbashi. From Dar es Salaam, direct flights are offered by Air Tanzania.
All flights from Tanzania
Flights from Zambia to Lubumbashi
There are 2 airports in Zambia that have non-stop flights to Lubumbashi.
From Lusaka, direct flights are offered by Air Tanzania.
From Ndola, you can fly non-stop with Air Tanzania or Kenya Airways (SkyTeam).
All flights from Zambia
Domestic flights to Lubumbashi
Flights from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Lubumbashi
There are 5 airports in Democratic Republic of the Congo that have non-stop domestic flights to Lubumbashi.
From Kalemie, direct flights are offered by CAA. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
From Kananga, the only airline with direct flights is Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Kinshasa, you can fly non-stop with CAA or Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Kolwezi and Mbuji Mayi, you can fly with Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Democratic Republic of the Congo
Alternative airports near Lubumbashi
Flying to an alternative airport near Lubumbashi could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Lubumbashi (FBM) are listed below. The closest alternative airports 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 into Lubumbashi?
The most convenient airport to fly into Lubumbashi is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM).
How many airlines fly to Lubumbashi?
There are 6 airlines flying to Lubumbashi from 12 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Lubumbashi?
Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways operate most flights to Lubumbashi. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Lubumbashi?
Star Alliance and SkyTeam are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Lubumbashi.
How many nonstop flights are there to Lubumbashi?
There are roughly 237 flights arriving at Lubumbashi every month (or 56 flights each week), from a total of 12 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 to Lubumbashi?
Johannesburg, Addis Ababa and Kinshasa are the 3 most popular routes to Lubumbashi. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Lubumbashi, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Lubumbashi?
| Johannesburg to Lubumbashi | 2h 40m |
| Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi | 4h 5m |
| Kinshasa to Lubumbashi | 2h 30m |
| Dar es Salaam to Lubumbashi | 2h 20m |
| Kananga to Lubumbashi | 1h 50m |
