Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN): what you need to know
Lusaka's timezone is UTC+2, making Lusaka two hours ahead of London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to LUN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LHR and LUN include:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Kigali International Airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight is 474 €. A return ticket is currently 652 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to LUN if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LUN if you're on a late London Heathrow Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Kenneth Kaunda International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lusaka and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to central Lusaka
From Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
June is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Lusaka in January.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport for October if you'd like to explore Lusaka during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to LUN in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Zambia
You've done Lusaka, now it's time to explore other corners of Zambia. Journey about 290 kilometres north to Kitwe to tick off its top sights. From United Church Of Zambia mukuba congregation to Seventh Day Adventist Church and Sunset Gardens Kitwe (Ndola/Kitwe Rd), you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 274 kilometres north of Lusaka, Ndola is another favourite stop in Zambia. Experience major highlights starting with Copperbelt Museum, Minsundu Recreational Park and Megatron's Encase.