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 $484. A round-trip plane ticket to LUN right now is $923.
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Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find the lowest price on tickets to Lusaka, where Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines generally offer some amazing early bird rates.
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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 64ºF and 93ºF.
July sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 48ºF to 77ºF.
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 traveling 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 rental 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 16 miles from central Lusaka.
You'll reach the center 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 8 miles south of the center.
Divine Gardens: Here's where you can slow things down a little when exploring Lusaka. You'll find this park roughly 3 miles north-east of the center.
Batoka Gorge: Take on this landmark next. About 2 miles west of the city center, 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 95 miles from LUN. Reaching the center by cab or ride-share will take around 2 hours 45 minutes.
Traveling from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to Kafue
Kafue is about 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 170 miles north of Lusaka.
Ndola might just steal the show during your trip to Zambia. You'll find it roughly 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 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.