Flights to Zambia

Flights to Zambia

Zambia has a total of 10 airports, Lusaka Airport (LUN) serves as a hub for intercontinental travel, 3 of these airports handle international flights. With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. 7 of these airports exclusively serve domestic flights. All airports in Zambia together handle 1,807 flights this month, departing from 28 airports in 15 countries, operated by 15 different airlines — of which Fastjet is the only low-cost carrier. You can fly to Zambia in Economy, Business Class and First Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Zambia. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Zambia.

For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class and First Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Star Alliance, Oneworld or SkyTeam. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.

Destinations in Zambia

Explore Zambia!

Discover all 10 destinations in Zambia. The most popular airports are in Lusaka and Ndola. Collectively, the top 2 airports in these cities handle over 73% of all arriving flights this month.

Below is the full list of destinations in Zambia, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.

Airlines flying to Zambia

When planning your trip to Zambia, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 15 airlines offer direct flights to the country — one of which is a low-cost airline. The most popular airline is Proflight Zambia, they handle 54% of all flights arriving here: a total of 974 flights this month.

Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity. If you are mainly interested in low-cost carriers, check out the next section a little further down this page.

Low-cost carriers flying to Zambia

Currently, Fastjet is the only low-cost carrier that offers flights here, operating 0 flights to 1 destinations in Zambia this month.

What is the best time to visit Zambia?

Zambia has destinations with multiple climate types which are humid subtropical, tropical and hot mediterranean destinations. This means that the best time to visit depends on the destination you choose. However, considering most destinations and their weather, the best time to explore Zambia as a whole is from April to October, during mid-autumn to mid-spring. In the sections below, you can find the ideal visiting time for each specific destination. We've categorized them by climate type to help you plan your trip and to visit Zambia at the best time of the year!

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical destinations

The Humid Subtropical or Warm Temperate destinations in Zambia have hot, humid summers — with temperatures around 30°C (86°F) — and mild to cool winters, with year-round rainfall that often peaks during the summer months. These places are known for their lively cities, diverse natural landscapes, and a wide range of outdoor activities.

Zambia has 6 Warm Temperate / Humid Subtropical destinations that you can fly to. Although those destinations can be visited throughout the year, it is recommended to visit from April to June, or from August to October.

🌴  Tropical destinations

The tropical spots in Zambia are famous for their consistently warm temperatures, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year, along with high humidity and rainfall, especially in rainforest and monsoon areas.

Zambia also has destinations South of the equator, where the dry season is from May to October. That is why this period is the best for visiting these tropical destinations. During this period it is mainly dry, in the wet season it can rain for days, while temperatures are high all year round. As of today, you can fly directly to 3 tropical destinations, which can be found below:

🌐 South of the equator

☀️  Hot Mediterranean destinations

The Mediterranean regions of Zambia are cherished for their warm, dry summers, where temperatures often exceed 30°C (86°F). In some inland areas, temperatures can rise even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more while their mild winters see a bit of rain. This delightful climate, combined with beautiful landscapes and sun-filled lifestyle attract visitors from around the globe.

Zambia currently has 1 Hot Mediterranean destination that you can fly to. The destination listed below is attractive to visit all year round, but is best visited in spring (September-November) and fall (March-May) when temperatures are pleasantly warm, especially since summers can get very hot in these regions.

Countries with direct flights to Zambia

From which countries can you fly non-stop?

Below is a list of all 14 countries that have non-stop flights to Zambia, including the number of airports that offer those flights:

Airports with direct flights to Zambia

This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Zambia. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 18 airports across 14 countries and 2 continents offer direct flights to 10 airports in Zambia.

Flying First Class to Zambia

Which airports offer First Class flights?

If you're looking for a luxurious flight, you can choose to depart from a total of 2 airports (located in 2 different countries) , and arrive at Lusaka (the only First Class airport in Zambia). Discover below all airports that have First Class options:

Departure airports with First Class flights

First Class airports in Zambia

Flying Business Class to Zambia

Where can you fly to in Business Class?

In total, there are 14 airports across 12 countries that provide business class flights to Zambia. As of today, you can arrive at 3 airports in Business Class. (Lusaka, Ndola or Livingstone Airport).

Departure airports with Business Class flights

Business Class airports in Zambia

Domestic flights across Zambia

With a total of 34 domestic routes, there are many flights within Zambia that make it easy to travel around the country.

Proflight Zambia is responsible for 82% of these domestic flights (885 in April) and is therefore a very suitable airline for flying domestically. The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.

International flights from Africa to Zambia

There are 16 cities spread across 12 countries in Africa that offer international flights to Zambia. Those cities offer direct flights to one of 3 airports in the country. As of today the best direct connections out of Africa are from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia.

Lusaka is the most popular airport for international travelers from Africa with 509 flights in April, representing 73% of all flights arriving from Africa. The majority of those flights are operated by 5 airlines: Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines, Proflight Zambia, Kenya Airways and Zambia Airways.

In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:

Flights from South Africa to Zambia

You can fly non-stop from 3 airports in South Africa, and visit any of the 3 destinations in Zambia. In total there are 5 direct routes from South Africa, operated by 5 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

South Africa to Zambia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 16 airports in South Africa offer flights to 3 destinations in Zambia with a single stop:

Flights from Zimbabwe to Zambia

From Zimbabwe you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Zambia. In total there are 2 direct routes from Zimbabwe, operated by 11 different airlines — including Fastjet, which is usually the most budget-friendly.

Zimbabwe to Zambia with a stopover

There is another departure option available if you consider a stopover: Victoria Falls Airport offers 1-stop flights to 2 destinations in Zambia:

Flights from Ethiopia to Zambia

From Ethiopia you can fly non-stop from Addis Ababa Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Zambia. In total there are 2 direct routes from Ethiopia, operated by Ethiopian Airlines.

Ethiopia to Zambia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 26 airports in Ethiopia offer flights to 2 destinations in Zambia with a single stop:

Flights from Kenya to Zambia

From Kenya you can fly non-stop from Nairobi Airport, and visit any of the 3 destinations in Zambia. In total there are 3 direct routes from Kenya, operated by 2 different airlines — Kenya Airways and Zambia Airways.

Kenya to Zambia with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 7 airports in Kenya offer flights to 3 destinations in Zambia that require just one stop:

Flights from Tanzania to Zambia

From Tanzania you can fly non-stop from Dar es Salaam Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Zambia. In total there are 2 direct routes from Tanzania, operated by 3 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Tanzania to Zambia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 16 airports in Tanzania offer flights to 3 destinations in Zambia with a single stop:

Flights from Rwanda to Zambia

From Rwanda you can fly non-stop from Kigali Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Zambia: Lusaka. This is the only non-stop flight route from Rwanda to Zambia, operated by RwandAir.

Rwanda to Zambia with a stopover

There is another option available if you consider a stopover flight: Cyangugu Airport offers a 1-stop flight to Lusaka:

Flights from Malawi to Zambia

From Malawi you can fly non-stop from Lilongwe Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Zambia: Lusaka. This is the only non-stop flight route from Malawi to Zambia, operated by Ethiopian Airlines.

Malawi to Zambia with a stopover

There is another departure option available if you consider a stopover: Blantyre Airport offers 1-stop flights to 3 destinations in Zambia:

Flights from Botswana to Zambia

From Botswana you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and visit any of the 3 destinations in Zambia. In total there are 3 direct routes from Botswana, operated by 3 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Botswana to Zambia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Botswana offer flights to 2 destinations in Zambia with a single stop:

Flights from Namibia to Zambia

From Namibia you can fly non-stop from Windhoek Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Zambia: Livingstone. This is the only non-stop flight route from Namibia to Zambia, operated by Proflight Zambia.

Namibia to Zambia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Namibia offer flights to 3 destinations in Zambia with a single stop:

Flights from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Zambia

From Democratic Republic of the Congo you can fly non-stop from Lubumbashi Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Zambia. In total there are 2 direct routes from Democratic Republic of the Congo, operated by 2 different airlines — Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways.

Democratic Republic of the Congo to Zambia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 6 airports in Democratic Republic of the Congo offer flights to 3 destinations in Zambia with a single stop:

Flights from Uganda to Zambia

From Uganda you can fly non-stop from Entebbe Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Zambia: Lusaka. This is the only non-stop flight route from Uganda to Zambia, operated by Uganda Airlines.

Uganda to Zambia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in Uganda offer flights to Lusaka Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Swaziland to Zambia

From Swaziland you can fly non-stop from Manzini Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Zambia: Lusaka. This is the only non-stop flight route from Swaziland to Zambia, operated by Eswatini Air.

Intercontinental flights to Zambia

Currently you can only fly to Zambia from countries located across Asia. 2 different airlines are operating these long-haul flights.

All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.

Non-stop flights from Asia to Zambia

From Asia, 2 countries have direct flights to Zambia. 2 non-stop routes are available, operated by 2 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Qatar to Zambia

Looking to fly directly from Qatar? This is possible from Doha only. You will arrive at Lusaka — currently the only direct route connecting Zambia and Qatar. Flights are operated by Qatar Airways.

Flights from United Arab Emirates to Zambia

Looking to fly directly from United Arab Emirates? This is possible from Dubai only. You will arrive at Lusaka — currently the only direct route connecting Zambia and United Arab Emirates. Flights are operated by Emirates.

United Arab Emirates to Zambia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in United Arab Emirates offer flights to 3 destinations in Zambia with a single stop:

Most popular routes to Zambia

Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Zambia, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.

Popular routes to Zambia with a stopover

If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Zambia, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.

Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.

To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Zambia!

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