Travelling from Lusaka Airport (LUN) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Lusaka and Cape Town share the UTC+2 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LUN to CPT flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lusaka Airport to Cape Town Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between LUN and CPT:
Dubai Airport
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Harare Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lusaka Airport (LUN) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
282 € is currently the best price for a one-way Lusaka Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Return flights start at 505 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LUN to CPT if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Lusaka Airport to Cape Town Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LUN to CPT.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lusaka Airport to Cape Town Airport.
Handy information about Lusaka Airport (LUN)
Of all flights leaving Lusaka Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.
Central Lusaka to Lusaka Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near LUN? If you're boarding an early flight from Lusaka Airport to Cape Town Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lusaka Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Pick up a Cape Town Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Cape Town Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
November is the most popular month for flights from Lusaka Airport to Cape Town Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Cape Town in March.
When reserving your flight from Lusaka Airport to Cape Town Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LUN to CPT sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Worcester is another well-known destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without experiencing Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.