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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Addis Ababa to Lusaka flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Addis Ababa to Lusaka

Addis Ababa to Lusaka: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Addis Ababa to Lusaka below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Lusaka.

Addis Ababa to Lusaka: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found469 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs, 4 mins
Most popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Average flights per week11

Finding cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Lusaka: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Addis Ababa to Lusaka is 469 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Addis Ababa to Lusaka.
Ethiopian Airlines and Air India fly direct from Addis Ababa to Lusaka.
As of May 2025, there are 11 flights per week flying from Addis Ababa to Lusaka.
The cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Lusaka is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Addis Ababa Airport to Lusaka Airport on Thursday, 5 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 4 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lusaka but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lusaka is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Lusaka.

Flying from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.

  • Lusaka's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Lusaka one hour behind Addis Ababa.

  • Take your pick of 13 weekly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flights. The 09:25 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest flight available. Ethiopian Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:10.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your ADD to LUN flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Lusaka — and maybe even more of Zambia if your schedule allows.

  • Ethiopian Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for ADD to LUN flights is Ethiopian Airlines.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ADD and LUN:

    • RG Mugabe International Airport

    • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    • O.R. Tambo International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight is 268 €. A round-trip fare right now is 469 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To find cheap tickets from ADD to LUN, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.

  • Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from ADD to LUN is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.

Handy information about Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, 67.14% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to ADD:

Arriving at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LUN instead:

  • Explore without limits with a Kenneth Kaunda International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Keddy By Europcar and see more of Lusaka and beyond.

  • Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to central Lusaka

  • Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from the centre of Lusaka. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 50 minutes.

When to fly to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Lusaka in January.

  • When booking your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Lusaka, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ADD to LUN around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Zambia

  • Kitwe is just one of the many cities in Zambia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Lusaka. Around 290 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include United Church Of Zambia mukuba congregation, Seventh Day Adventist Church and Sunset Gardens Kitwe (Ndola/Kitwe Rd).

  • Ndola is another favourite destination in Zambia and is around 274 kilometres north of Lusaka. No trip is complete without visiting Copperbelt Museum, Minsundu Recreational Park and Megatron's Encase.

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