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Lusaka.167 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Jul, returning Thu, 7 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 27 Jul, arriving in Lusaka.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Lusaka on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From 167 €, select.
Lusaka.171 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jul, returning Thu, 17 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Lusaka.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Lusaka on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From 171 €, select.
Lusaka.171 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Thu, 25 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Lusaka.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Lusaka on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From 171 €, select.
Lusaka.171 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Aug, returning Thu, 28 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Lusaka.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Lusaka on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From 171 €, select.
Lusaka.172 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jul, returning Sun, 20 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Lusaka.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Lusaka on Sun, 20 Jul, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From 172 €, select.
Lusaka.172 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Aug, returning Sun, 10 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Lusaka.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Lusaka on Sun, 10 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From 172 €, select.
Lusaka.172 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Oct, returning Sun, 26 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Lusaka.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Lusaka on Sun, 26 Oct, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From 172 €, select.
Lusaka.173 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Lusaka.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Lusaka on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From 173 €, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dar Es Salaam to Lusaka flights are currently cheapest in July.
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Direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Lusaka

Dar Es Salaam to Lusaka: Alternative routes

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

Dar Es Salaam to Lusaka: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found167 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Dar Es Salaam to Lusaka: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dar Es Salaam to Lusaka is 167 €. 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.
2 hours and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Dar Es Salaam to Lusaka.
Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and Air Tanzania fly direct from Dar Es Salaam to Lusaka.
As of July 2025, there are 4 flights per week flying from Dar Es Salaam to Lusaka.
The cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Lusaka is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Lusaka Airport on Sunday, 27 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 28 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, Ethiopian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Lusaka.

Travelling from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.

  • Lusaka's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Lusaka one hour behind Dar Es Salaam.

  • Every week, there are four Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, pick the 11:00 Air Tanzania flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 23:45 with Turkish Airlines.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your DAR to LUN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. When you're ready to start your Lusaka adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Zambia:

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Tanzania on this route.

  • With an impressive 94.12% of services arriving on schedule, Turkish Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating DAR to LUN flights.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DAR and LUN:

    • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight is 143 €. A round-trip fare is currently 167 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To score cheap tickets from DAR to LUN, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from DAR to LUN.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

  • When it comes to Julius Nyerere International Airport's on-time performance, 68.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Julius Nyerere International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Dar Es Salaam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Booked an early flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near DAR:

Arriving at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

  • Reserve a hotel near LUN if you have a late Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Go where the road takes you with a Kenneth Kaunda International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Keddy By Europcar and chase adventure across Lusaka and beyond.

  • Booking your ride from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

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

  • From Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 50 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Lusaka in January.

  • The warmest month in Lusaka is October, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DAR to LUN in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.

Explore more of Zambia

  • You've done Lusaka, now it's time to explore more of Zambia. Journey about 290 kilometres north to Kitwe to tick off its top sights. From United Church Of Zambia mukuba congregation to Seventh Day Adventist Church and Sunset Gardens Kitwe (Ndola/Kitwe Rd), you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Ndola is another well-known destination in Zambia and is around 274 kilometres north of Lusaka. No journey is complete without dropping by Copperbelt Museum, Minsundu Recreational Park and Megatron's Encase.

Plan the rest of your trip from Dar Es Salaam to Lusaka

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