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Kenya Airways
KQ 109
→ Outbound · 7 Nov
LGW
London Gatwick
LUN
Zambia
10:00 AM
7 Nov
29h 25m
5:25 PM
8 Nov
← Return · 17 Nov
LUN
Lusaka
LHR
London Heathrow
10:05 AM
17 Nov
31h 25m
3:30 PM
18 Nov
from
£678
Return · per adult
Qatar Airways
QR 330
→ Outbound · 28 Nov
LGW
London Gatwick
LUN
Zambia
8:40 AM
28 Nov
21h 10m
7:50 AM
29 Nov
← Return · 8 Dec
LUN
Lusaka
LHR
London Heathrow
9:55 PM
8 Dec
18h 05m
2:00 PM
9 Dec
from
£721
Return · per adult
Emirates
EK 68
→ Outbound · 26 Sep
STN
London Stansted
LUN
Zambia
9:05 PM
26 Sep
16h 30m
2:35 PM
27 Sep
← Return · 6 Oct
LUN
Lusaka
STN
London Stansted
9:35 PM
6 Oct
16h 20m
12:55 PM
7 Oct
from
£730
Return · per adult
Emirates
EK 66
→ Outbound · 20 Feb
STN
London Stansted
LUN
Zambia
2:05 PM
20 Feb
22h 15m
2:20 PM
21 Feb
← Return · 2 Mar
LUN
Lusaka
STN
London Stansted
9:20 PM
2 Mar
22h 35m
5:55 PM
3 Mar
from
£730
Return · per adult
Ethiopian Airlines
ET 701
→ Outbound · 30 Jan
LHR
London Heathrow
LUN
Zambia
8:15 PM
30 Jan
14h 55m
1:10 PM
31 Jan
← Return · 9 Feb
LUN
Lusaka
LHR
London Heathrow
3:10 PM
9 Feb
17h 25m
6:35 AM
10 Feb
from
£762
Return · per adult
British Airways
BA 7004
→ Outbound · 9 Jan
LHR
London Heathrow
LUN
Zambia
2:15 PM
9 Jan
15h 35m
7:50 AM
10 Jan
← Return · 19 Jan
LUN
Lusaka
LHR
London Heathrow
9:55 PM
19 Jan
17h 30m
1:25 PM
20 Jan
from
£772
Return · per adult
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About flights to Zambia
Overview
Zambia is a landlocked southern African nation famed for the thundering Victoria Falls, vast wildlife parks and warm, welcoming people. The capital Lusaka is the main gateway for UK travellers, whether visiting family, on business or heading out on safari.
Best time to fly to Zambia
The dry season from May to October is best for safaris and game viewing, with sunny days and thinner bush. Victoria Falls is at its most powerful just after the rains, around March to May. Fares tend to ease outside the July–September peak, so the price charts on this page show the cheapest dates for your route.
Main gateway cities & airports
The main gateway is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka. Many safari travellers also fly into Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) at Livingstone, the closest airport to Victoria Falls, and Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe (NLA) at Ndola in the Copperbelt.
Airlines and routes
There are no direct flights from the UK to Zambia, so journeys involve one stop. Emirates (via Dubai), Qatar Airways (via Doha), Ethiopian Airlines (via Addis Ababa), Kenya Airways (via Nairobi) and South African Airways (via Johannesburg) all connect London with Lusaka. Total journey times are typically around 13–17 hours depending on the layover.
Popular places to visit in Zambia
- Victoria Falls (Livingstone): one of the world's greatest waterfalls, shared with Zimbabwe
- South Luangwa National Park: a superb safari destination and the home of the walking safari
- Lower Zambezi National Park: canoeing and game viewing along the great river
- Kafue National Park: one of Africa's largest parks, rich in wildlife
- Lake Kariba: a vast man-made lake ideal for houseboats and sunsets
Top tips for finding cheap flights to Zambia
- Book several weeks to a few months ahead for the best value on connecting routes.
- Travel in the shoulder months either side of the July–September safari peak.
- Compare hubs — Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa and Nairobi routings can differ in price.
- Be flexible with dates — midweek departures are often cheaper.
Travel essentials
- Visa: UK travellers generally do not need a visa for short tourist visits — check the latest entry rules before you fly
- Health: malaria precautions are advised, and a yellow fever certificate may be required if arriving from an affected country
- Currency: the Zambian kwacha (ZMW)
Baggage & hand-luggage allowance for flights to Zambia
Your allowance to Zambia depends on the airline and the fare you book. The table below shows typical long-haul allowances so you know roughly what to expect — always confirm the exact limits with your airline before you fly.
| Fare type | Hand baggage | Checked baggage |
|---|---|---|
| Basic / Light economy | 1 small under-seat bag | Usually none — add for a fee |
| Standard economy | 1 cabin bag + 1 personal item | Typically 1 × 23 kg |
| Premium economy | 1–2 cabin bags + personal item | Typically 2 × 23 kg |
| Business / First | 2 cabin bags + personal item | Typically 2 × 32 kg |
Indicative only. Allowances vary by airline, route and fare — always check your airline's baggage policy.
Packing & baggage tips
- Full-service carriers (e.g. British Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM) usually include a checked bag on long-haul economy fares; basic/low-cost fares often don't.
- Cabin (hand) bag size is commonly around 56 × 45 × 25 cm — confirm your airline's limit before you pack.
- Liquids in hand luggage must be in containers of 100 ml or less, inside one clear resealable bag.
- Weigh your bags at home — airport excess-baggage fees are far higher than pre-booked allowances.
- Extra or heavier bags are almost always cheaper added online in advance than at the airport.
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