Travelling from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN): what you need to know
Take your pick of a range of airports when organising your flight from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). Check out your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Lusaka is 2 hours ahead of London. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is located in Lusaka, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to LUN, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a breeze to find a flight from London to LUN with a stopover. To see the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and LUN include:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The distance from central London to LHR is approximately 31 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between London Gatwick Airport and LUN:
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
You can reach LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from London to LUN, take it easy in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
About Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LUN:
Getting from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to central Lusaka
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from central Lusaka. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 41 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 48 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is R 7,081. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,956. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from London to LUN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Getting cheap tickets from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when fares go down. Timing is key for finding cheap tickets from London to LUN.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Lusaka. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in June. This is the most popular month for flights from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Schedule your flight from London to LUN for October if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lusaka to range from 18ºC to 34ºC.
Travel in July if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 9ºC and 25ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
More about Lusaka
Once you've booked your flight from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lusaka:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Freedom Statue, Chilenje House and Piluki Event Gardens are must-do's during your Lusaka adventure.
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