Non-stop flights to Lusaka (LUN)
Lusaka International Airport is the largest airport in Zambia. It is Zambia's main international airport. In total there are 22 airports around the world that have direct flights to Lusaka, spread around 19 cities in 13 countries. Currently, there are 9 domestic flights to Lusaka.
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All direct flights to Lusaka Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Lusaka Best time to visit Lusaka Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights First Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 1,163 flights arriving at Lusaka Airport, which are 39 flights per day or 2 flights per hour.
The most frequently departed flights to Lusaka are routes from Johannesburg (JNB) in South Africa and Ndola (NLA) in Zambia. These two routes together are operated 444 times this month, and make up for 38% of all monthly arrivals at Lusaka International Airport.
The longest flight to Lusaka LUN is departing from Dubai (DXB). This non-stop flight takes around 6 hours and 55 minutes and covers a distance of 3,336 miles (5,369 km).
List of all direct flights to Lusaka
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Lusaka, 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 Lusaka.
Airlines flying to Lusaka
Currently, there are 15 airlines that fly to Lusaka. Most flights to Lusaka are operated by Proflight Zambia, as they connect 10 airports to LUN. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most LUN flights:
What is the best time to visit Lusaka?
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical
Lusaka 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 Lusaka any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .
Long-Haul Flights to Lusaka
Explore all long-haul flights to Lusaka with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
Business class flights to Lusaka
There are 9 airports that have flights to Lusaka in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to LUN are listed below:
First class flights to Lusaka
There is only one airport that has First Class flights to Lusaka, which is Dubai (DXB).
Intercontinental flights to Lusaka
The only intercontinental flights to Lusaka International Airport (LUN) are from the Middle-East, as of May 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from Europe, the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Lusaka
Emirates: year-round flights from Dubai (DXB).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round flights from Doha (DOH).
International flights to Lusaka
Flights from Botswana to Lusaka
Gaborone is the only city in Botswana with direct flights to Lusaka. From Gaborone, direct flights are offered by Air Botswana. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in May 2026.
All flights from Botswana
Flights from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Lusaka
In Democratic Republic of the Congo, the only airport that has a direct connection to Lusaka is Lubumbashi. From Lubumbashi, direct flights are offered by Air Tanzania.
All flights from Democratic Republic of the Congo
Flights from Ethiopia to Lusaka
There is 1 airport in Ethiopia that has a direct connection to Lusaka, which is Addis Ababa. From Addis Ababa, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Ethiopia
Flights from Kenya to Lusaka
In Kenya, the only airport that has a direct connection to Lusaka is Nairobi. From Nairobi, you can fly non-stop with Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) or Zambia Airways.
All flights from Kenya
Flights from Malawi to Lusaka
Lilongwe is the only city in Malawi with direct flights to Lusaka. From Lilongwe, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
All flights from Malawi
Flights from Qatar to Lusaka
There is 1 airport in Qatar that has a direct connection to Lusaka, which is Doha. From Doha, direct flights are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
All flights from Qatar
Flights from Rwanda to Lusaka
Kigali is the only city in Rwanda with direct flights to Lusaka. From Kigali, direct flights are offered by RwandAir.
All flights from Rwanda
Flights from South Africa to Lusaka
In South Africa, the only airport that has a direct connection to Lusaka is Johannesburg. From Johannesburg, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Lusaka, which are Airlink, Proflight Zambia, South African Airways (Star Alliance) and Zambia Airways.
All flights from South Africa
Flights from Swaziland to Lusaka
There is 1 airport in Swaziland that has a direct connection to Lusaka, which is Manzini. From Manzini, direct flights are offered by Eswatini Air.
All flights from Swaziland
Flights from Tanzania to Lusaka
In Tanzania, the only airport that has a direct connection to Lusaka is Dar es Salaam. From Dar es Salaam, direct flights are offered by Air Tanzania, Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) and Zambia Airways.
All flights from Tanzania
Flights from Uganda to Lusaka
Entebbe is the only city in Uganda with direct flights to Lusaka. From Entebbe, direct flights are offered by Uganda Airlines.
All flights from Uganda
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Lusaka
There is 1 airport in United Arab Emirates that has a direct connection to Lusaka, which is Dubai. From Dubai, direct flights are offered by Emirates.
All flights from United Arab Emirates
Flights from Zimbabwe to Lusaka
Harare is the only city in Zimbabwe with direct flights to Lusaka. From Harare, airlines that operate direct flights are Air Botswana, Air Tanzania, Emirates, Eswatini Air, Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance), Fastjet, Kenya Airways (SkyTeam), Qatar Airways (Oneworld), RwandAir, Uganda Airlines and Zambia Airways.
All flights from Zimbabwe
Domestic flights to Lusaka
Flights from Zambia to Lusaka
There are several airports within Zambia that have domestic flights to Lusaka (9 in total).
From Kalumbila and Kasama, you can fly with Proflight Zambia.
From Livingstone, you can fly non-stop with Proflight Zambia or Zambia Airways.
From Lower Zambezi National Park, Mansa and Mfuwe, all direct flights to Lusaka are operated by Proflight Zambia.
From Ndola, you can fly non-stop with Proflight Zambia or Zambia Airways.
From Royal, the only airline with direct flights is Proflight Zambia. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Solwezi, you can fly non-stop with Proflight Zambia or Zambia Airways.
All flights from Zambia
Alternative airports near Lusaka
Flying to an alternative airport near Lusaka 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 Lusaka (LUN) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Royal (RYL) and Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Lusaka?
There is 1 airport in Lusaka: Lusaka International Airport (LUN).
What is the best airport to fly into Lusaka?
The most convenient airport to fly into Lusaka is Lusaka International Airport (LUN).
How many airlines fly to Lusaka?
There are 15 airlines flying to Lusaka from 22 airports around the world, as of May 2026.
Which airlines fly to Lusaka?
Proflight Zambia, Zambia Airways and Ethiopian Airlines operate most flights to Lusaka. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Lusaka?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying to Lusaka.
How many nonstop flights are there to Lusaka?
There are roughly 1,163 flights arriving at Lusaka every month (or 273 flights each week), from a total of 22 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Lusaka Airport?
The official name of Lusaka Airport is Lusaka International Airport.
What is the airport code of Lusaka Airport?
The airport code of Lusaka Airport is LUN.
What are the most popular flights to Lusaka?
Johannesburg, Ndola and Harare are the 3 most popular routes to Lusaka. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Lusaka, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Lusaka?
| Johannesburg to Lusaka | 2h 5m |
| Ndola to Lusaka | 45m |
| Harare to Lusaka | 1h |
| Livingstone to Lusaka | 55m |
| Mfuwe to Lusaka | 1h 10m |
