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Flights from Colombo to Lusaka

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Distance: 6,199 km
Colombo airports
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 27 km
Lusaka airports
Lusaka Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)How far from city centre: 5 km

Book your flight from Colombo to Lusaka

Find direct and indirect flights from Colombo to Lusaka (Zambia) with eDreams. Once you have your results, sort them by schedule or price and book the option that best suits your plans.

Airports and airlines connecting Colombo and Lusaka

Knowing where you set off from and where you arrive helps you organise your journey better. Consider the available airports and compare the different airlines operating on this route.

  • Departure airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
  • Arrival airport: Lusaka Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

Weather in Lusaka

The best time to visit may depend on your preferred climate. In Lusaka, the average temperature floats around 30ºC in the warmest months and 11ºC in the coldest ones. Keep this in mind when packing and planning any outdoor activities.

  • Highs: up to 31ºC
  • Lows: down to 10ºC
  • Hottest month: October
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: June
  • Wettest month: January

How to save when flying from Colombo to Lusaka

A few tips for finding cheaper flights from Colombo to Lusaka:

  • Flexible dates: compare fares for two or three different departure days. Leaving a day earlier or later can make a noticeable difference to the price.
  • Baggage allowance: check what each fare includes before you book, so you aren't caught out by extra charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: confirm which airports you depart from and land at, especially if the city has more than one. This will help you plan your transfer and work out the total cost of getting around.

Looking for a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine both in one booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Lusaka. You can also save on a hire car by including it with your booking.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Lusaka

On average, what is the price of a Colombo to Lusaka flight?
When flying from Colombo to Lusaka the average price will be €938. However, this price is dependant on several other factors like seasonality or the time in advance taken when booking the route.
For flights from Colombo to Lusaka, how can I find the cheapest price?
On eDreams we use machine learning to find the most economical flight between Colombo and Lusaka. By taking into account the combinations of airlines, stopovers, direct flights as well as the various criteria for the journeys, our search engine allows us to offer our customers the best price under the best conditions.
When booking, when is the best time to do so in order to get the best prices for Colombo to Lusaka flights?
The most popular month for flights from Colombo to Lusaka are: March, May and January.
When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Lusaka?
A good period of the year to visit Lusaka from Colombo really depends on lots of personal preferences, price being one of the main criteria When it comes to popularity, March is the best month to fly to Lusaka from Colombo, basedd on searches from our customers, followed by August and September. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds June, April and May are the months with fewer searches for the route Colombo -  Lusaka.
What is the duration of a flight from Colombo to Lusaka?
Flight time, on average, from Colombo to Lusaka is usually 13 hours on average, at an average distance of 6,198.73 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in Lusaka compared to Colombo?
The average temperature in Colombo is 28º degrees in summer. Lusaka reaches 23º during the hot season. In winter, however, temperatures are around 18º degrees in Lusaka, compared to the 27º average degrees in Colombo.

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