Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Livingstone Airport (LVI): what you need to know
Livingstone is nine hours behind Sydney and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your SYD to LVI flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Livingstone Airport (LVI)
At the moment, 790 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Livingstone Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.569 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SYD to LVI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Livingstone Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Livingstone Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SYD:
Arriving at Livingstone Airport (LVI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Livingstone Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LVI instead:
Pick up a Livingstone Airport rental car and discover parts of Livingstone that aren't in every guidebook. Book your wheels with Europcar.
To get the best possible deal, book your vehicle from Livingstone Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates generally rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Livingstone Airport (LVI) to central Livingstone
Livingstone Airport to central Livingstone has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Livingstone Airport (LVI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Livingstone Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Livingstone in January.
The warmest month in Livingstone is October, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Livingstone Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to LVI in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Zambia
Livingstone has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Zambia you'll want to see. Around 370 kilometres north-east of Livingstone, a trip to Lusaka will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Freedom Statue, Chilenje House and Mwamfushi Safari Lodge - Booking Office.
Around 467 kilometres north-east of Livingstone, Kabwe is another essential stop in Zambia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Paradise Park - Kabwe, Makululu mosque and The Big Tree National Monument.
