Travelling from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to leave from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Lusaka is two hours ahead of London. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is located in Lusaka, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to LUN, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to LUN. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from London Gatwick Airport:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to LUN flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When organising your flight ticket from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a pit stop at Dubai Airport (DXB), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Flights departing from STN reach their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
If you have a late flight from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near LUN:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Kenneth Kaunda International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Keddy By Europcar to explore Lusaka and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight.
Getting from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to central Lusaka
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to the centre of Lusaka is about 21 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 1 hour 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
Rs139,436 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs215,031. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to LUN if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Cheap London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
June is the busiest month for flights from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). Plan your visit to Lusaka in February for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Lusaka is October, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your London to LUN flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC and 25ºC.
More about Lusaka
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Lusaka right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from London to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport:
The Lilayi Elephant Nursery and Batoka Gorge are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Lusaka to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Southern Africa Freedom Trail.
Explore more of Zambia
Lusaka has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Zambia waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north of Lusaka, a visit to Kitwe will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Nkana Canyon, Sunset Gardens Kitwe (Ndola/Kitwe Rd) and Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Around 257 kilometres north of Lusaka, Ndola is another essential stop in Zambia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Copperbelt Museum, Hindu Hall - Ndola and Minsundu Recreational Park.