Search Flights from Nairobi to Lusaka

Quick Flight Summary from Nairobi to Lusaka

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $ 380
  • Direct flight duration 2 hour 50 min
  • Direct airlines Kenya Airways
  • Arrival airports LUN
  • Best days to book Friday, Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $ 339

Cheapest flights from Nairobi to Lusaka

Best Price

Uganda Airlines

Uganda Airlines
27 Aug, Thu
Nairobi – Lusaka
7h 30m
1 stop
NBOLUN

Uganda Airlines

Uganda Airlines
11 Sep, Fri
Nairobi – Lusaka
22h 5m
1 stop
NBOLUN

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
1 Oct, Thu
Nairobi – Lusaka
8h
1 stop
NBOLUN

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
29 Aug, Sat
Nairobi – Lusaka
8h
1 stop
NBOLUN
Shortest Flight

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania
2 Sep, Wed
Nairobi – Lusaka
5h 40m
1 stop
NBOLUN

Last update: 25 August 2026 23:24

Direct flights from Nairobi to Lusaka

Kenya Airways

Estimated Prices for Nairobi to Lusaka Flights

Cheapest Day29 August Saturday
Best Price
$ 348
Average Price
$ 374
$ 413
$ 348
26Wed
Aug
27Thu
28Fri
$ 348
29Sat
30Sun
31Mon
01Tue
Sep
$ 413
02Wed
03Thu
04Fri
05Sat
06Sun
07Mon
08Tue
09Wed
10Thu
11Fri
12Sat
13Sun
14Mon
15Tue
$ 362
16Wed
17Thu
18Fri
19Sat
20Sun
21Mon
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23Wed
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Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Nairobi City Center

Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport

You can reach the airport from Nairobi city center by taxi or the airport shuttle service that is provided by your hotel. There are the minibuses called 'matatu' and the buses for the passengers who prefer public transportation. Renting a car is another transportation alternative you can prefer. You should keep in mind that the traffic in the city is particularly dense during the day, and you should set out early no matter which means of transportation you prefer.

Bus

You can get on the bus number 34 departing from the city center to reach the airport. Ticket price only costs 50 KES and your journey takes about 40 minutes.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Hotel shuttle services offered by the hotels are one of the most comfortable transportation alternatives if you don’t want to lose time with renting a car because it is necessary to bargain with taxi drivers and means of public transportation are troublesome. If your hotel provides this service, you need to contact your hotel in advance and make a reservation to take advantage of this service.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is generally a frequently preferred transportation option in the city. However, you should remember that you need to bargain for taxi fare. If you are going to take a taxi to reach the airport, you can ask your hotel to help you with this, so you can travel by a trusted and safer taxi. You can reach the airport in about half an hour by taking a taxi.  

Matatu

In addition to the buses, matatu option is also available for those who prefer public transportation. You can reach the airport by these minibuses that are quite cheap, but you should keep in mind that you might have difficulty if you have lots of luggage because matatu minibuses are very crowded and the drivers usually drive fast and carelessly.

Rent a car

You can find the offices of many car rental companies in the city center. You need to drive straight through the A101 Mombasa road to reach the airport. If you are going to rent a car only to reach the airport, you can rent a car with a driver or you can rent a car from a company that has an office at the airport.

You should keep in mind that the traffic flows on the left side and the traffic rules are not very effective. You should also remember that the traffic is extremely heavy at certain times before deciding on the time you will leave.  

Transportation to Lusaka City Center from Airport

Kenneth Kaunda Intl. Airport

As well as using taxis and transfer services, you can also rent a car to make your way to Lusaka city centre from the 27 kilometres away Lusaka Airport. You have to use private means of transportation, as there is no direct public transportation to central Lusaka from Lusaka Airport. It’s possible to reach the centre in 30-35 minutes from the airport.

Taxi

The taxis that wait outside Lusaka Airport arrivals terminal provide comfortable service 24/7. You can get to central Lusaka from Lusaka Airport in 30 minutes for a fare of only around 30-40 dollars.

Car Rental

Even though Lusaka Airport is not that big, there are two international car rental agency offices in the terminal building. You can pick from Avis (+260211271020) or Europcar (+260211271221. If you make a reservation before you arrive to Lusaka Airport then you can pick up your vehicle and head towards the centre without wasting any time. You can reach central Lusaka in 35 minutes with your rented car by taking the Great E/T4 road in a maximum of 35 minutes.

Lusaka Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Wednesday
26 Aug
Clear
28°15°
Thursday
27 Aug
Clear
25°15°
Friday
28 Aug
Clear
24°13°
Saturday
29 Aug
Cloudy
22°13°
Sunday
30 Aug
Clear
28°15°

More Information About Lusaka

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Nairobi-Lusaka flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Nairobi-Lusaka flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Nairobi-Lusaka flights, you can use Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport, Wilson Airport as departure airport, and Kenneth Kaunda Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Nairobi-Lusaka is 1829 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 10 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Nairobi-Lusaka flights is Wednesday.
Kenya Airways organizes direct flights between Nairobi-Lusaka.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Ethiopian Airlines starts from approximately $ 291.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Ethiopian Airlines
$ 291
Air Tanzania
$ 413
Kenya Airways
$ 362
Uganda Airlines
$ 297
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours)

Last update: 23.08.2026

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