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LUN Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka

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Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka (LUN) serves Lusaka, about 20 km northeast of Lusaka. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATALUN
ICAOFLLS
ServesLusaka
From centre20 km
Non-stop18
Airlines13
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Elevation1152 m

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The airport in numbers

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka — facts & history

We pulled Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 925,077 passengers in 2012.

Passengers / year
925,077
as of 2012
Elevation
3779 מ׳
above sea level

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka to Lusaka

The airport is about 20 km northeast of Lusaka, about 41 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~29 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~41 minmetered
Private transfer~41 minfixed upfront
Car rental~41 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Lusaka ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka

Non-stop flights to about 18 destinations, operated by 13 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air France · Ethiopian Airlines · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Kenya Airways · Emirates · South African Airways · Air Namibia · China Southern Airlines · TAAG Angola Airlines · Delta Air Lines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Lusaka shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka to the centre of Lusaka?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 20 km northeast of Lusaka, about 41 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka to Lusaka?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka?
About 18 destinations, including Harare, Lilongwe, Nairobi, Amsterdam. 13 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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