Traveling from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 50 minutes.
Ndola and Lusaka are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Flights from NLA to LUN start at 06:30 — the first with Proflight Zambia. The last departure is at 19:25 with Zambia Airways. Overall, there are 60 weekly Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flights.
Your NLA to LUN flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Lusaka (and then exploring more of Zambia!) is a cinch with Proflight Zambia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
The majority of travelers choose to travel with Proflight Zambia on this route.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a top stopover on the NLA to LUN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight is $109. A round-trip ticket is currently $185. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book ten months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NLA to LUN.
The cheapest month for flights from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from NLA to LUN.
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Handy information about Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport, data shows 75.97% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport from central Ndola, it takes about 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near NLA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LUN if you're taking a late Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Kenneth Kaunda International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Keddy By Europcar and see more of Lusaka and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport about three weeks before traveling.
Getting from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to central Lusaka
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is approximately 26 kilometers from the center of Lusaka. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Lusaka. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Lusaka, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from NLA to LUN in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Zambia
You've done Lusaka, now it's time to discover other corners of Zambia. Journey about 290 kilometers north to Kitwe to tick off its popular sights. From United Church Of Zambia mukuba congregation to Seventh Day Adventist Church and Sunset Gardens Kitwe (Ndola/Kitwe Rd), you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 274 kilometers north of Lusaka, Ndola is another essential stop in Zambia. No visit is complete without checking out Copperbelt Museum, Minsundu Recreational Park and Megatron's Encase.