Elephants crossing the Zambezi river landscape near Livingstone, Zambia

LUN Airport

UK to Lusaka

Zambia · The Warm Heart of the Zambezi

Fly from London to Zambia's easygoing capital with RwandAir — one short hop through our Kigali hub, bags checked through, and Victoria Falls, walking safaris and the mighty Zambezi within easy reach at the other end.

1 Stop via Kigali (KGL)

13h 00m Fastest journey

4x Weekly Connections

£749 Fares from

Departures

Flights to Lusaka

Every RwandAir routing from London — pick the connection timing that suits you.

Best Fares

Latest Flight Tickets to Lusaka

Hand-picked deals on flights departing from the UK. Secure your seat at the lowest price today.

RW Rwandair

LHR

London Heathrow

Cheapest Flights From London Heathrow to Lusaka, Zambia

1 Stop

LUN

Lusaka

£621

per adult · incl. taxes

Economy 23kg

RW Rwandair

LHR

London Heathrow

Cheap Business Class Flights to Lusaka

1 Stop

LUN

Lusaka

£2,572

per adult · incl. taxes

Business 23kg

Returning to London — same-week options

18:20 → 05:45⁺¹

via KGL · layover 1h 55m · 11h 25m

14:50 → 05:45⁺¹

via KGL · layover 5h 25m · 14h 55m

11:00 → 05:45⁺¹

via KGL · layover 9h 15m · 18h 45m

Sample RwandAir schedules and fares shown for illustration. Every fare we quote includes all taxes, checked baggage, and our best-price promise — find it cheaper elsewhere and we match it, plus the difference.

One Check-In, All the Way

Your bags are tagged through to Lusaka at Heathrow — no re-checking in Kigali, ever.

Protected Connections

Minimum 60-minute guarantees at our hub. If a delay causes a missed link, we rebook you free.

A Hub That Feels Small

Kigali is one of Africa's easiest transits — walkable terminal, good coffee, no crowds.

The KAZA Bonus

One $50 KAZA Univisa covers Zambia and Zimbabwe — Victoria Falls from both banks on a single stamp.

Once You Land

Discover Lusaka

Markets and milkshakes, walking safaris and the world's greatest curtain of water — Zambia begins here.

The thundering Victoria Falls from the Zambian side

Victoria Falls & Devil's Pool

The Smoke that Thunders — swim the edge at Livingstone, an hour's hop from Lusaka.

Walking safari with a guide in South Luangwa

South Luangwa Walking Safaris

The birthplace of the walking safari — leopards, elephants and wild dogs on foot.

Canoeing the channels of the Lower Zambezi

Lower Zambezi Canoeing

Paddle past elephants and hippos on the Zambezi — Africa's most serene safari.

Kafue National Park

One of Africa's largest and wildest parks — cheetah on the Busanga Plains, crowds nowhere.

Kabwata Cultural Village

Carvers, chitenge fabric and drum sessions — Lusaka's craft heart, ten minutes from town.

Nshima with relishes and grilled tilapia

Nshima & Zambezi Bream

Zambia's staple with a "relish" of the day, plus grilled tilapia from the rivers that feed the Zambezi.

Good to Know

Lusaka travel essentials

The practical details, handled before you pack.

Visa & Entry

UK citizens apply online for Zambia's e-visa before travel — or choose the KAZA Univisa: one $50 stamp covering Zambia and Zimbabwe, perfect for Victoria Falls on both banks. A yellow fever certificate is required via the Kigali transit. We'll checklist everything with you.

Best Time to Visit

May to October is the dry season — the best walking-safari conditions in South Luangwa and peak water drama at Victoria Falls earlier in the window.

Money & Payments

Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) — literally "the dawn". Cash-first for markets and taxis; cards work in hotels and malls. Bring clean USD notes for park fees and the KAZA visa.

Language

English is the official language — signage, business and national parks all run in English. Nyanja and Bemba fill the markets. Effortless for UK travellers.

Time Zone

CAT (GMT+2) — the same clock as Kigali, 2 hours ahead of the UK. Your 11:30 landing is 09:30 on your body clock: land, lunch, and you've lost a whole day to no one.

LUN → City Centre

Kenneth Kaunda International sits ~25km from downtown — a 40–50 minute drive on the airport road. Livingstone and the Falls are a 1-hour hop flight. We arrange trusted transfers for both.

Questions

Lusaka trip FAQs

Not currently — RwandAir connects through its Kigali hub, and with just a 3h 10m second leg it's one of the quickest one-stop routings in our network at 13h 00m fastest. Bags are checked all the way through to LUN and the Kigali connection is guaranteed on a single ticket.

Both: UK passport holders need a visa — Zambia's e-visa is applied for online before travel, or the smarter play is the KAZA Univisa: one $50 stamp covering Zambia and Zimbabwe (and day-trips to Botswana), ideal if Victoria Falls is on your list. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required on arrival — get vaccinated at least 10 days before departure. Our team walks you through the full entry checklist.

Easily — it's the number one extension on this route. Proflight and other domestic carriers run the one-hour hop from Lusaka to Livingstone, right beside the Falls. We build Livingstone extensions into your itinerary with protected connections, including Devil's Pool swims, sunset cruises and the UNESCO-listed Victoria Falls bridge experiences on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides.

On a through-ticketed RwandAir booking you're protected: the airline rebooks you on the next available Lusaka flight at no cost. Both legs are the same carrier, your bags are transferred for you, and our 24/7 team monitors the connection in real time.

Economy includes 23kg checked plus 7kg cabin on every leg, with the checked bag tagged straight through to LUN. Extra allowance — popular for family visits, NGO travel and safari kit — can be pre-booked through us at better rates than airport prices.

Yes — Lusaka city hotels, Livingstone riverside lodges, South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi camps with vetted local partners can all be added to your booking. For the overnight Kigali connection, we can also arrange a transit hotel with shuttle so you rest between flights.