Cheap flights from Lubumbashi
Air travel to and from Lubumbashi is served by Lubumbashi International Airport, located 11 km from the city center. Its current route network features three key destinations that provide connections to the continent's largest cities. The most frequent flights depart for Kinshasa (18 times a week), Johannesburg (14 times a week), and Addis Ababa (10 times a week).
Five airlines operate regular flights from the airport. Leading carriers in terms of passenger volume include Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink, and South African Airways. Below on this page, you will find destination cards with convenient filters to help you select the best route, while our travel guide and weather forecast will help you prepare for your trip.
Flight insights from Lubumbashi
Data-driven trends for direct flights from Lubumbashi — how often airlines fly, where they go, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent destinations
The most frequent direct destinations from Lubumbashi are Kinshasa, Johannesburg and Addis Ababa. Kinshasa leads with around 18 flights a week.
- Kinshasa18 flights/week
- Johannesburg14 flights/week
- Addis Ababa10 flights/week
Top countries
Most direct flights from Lubumbashi head to Congo Democratic Republic Of, South Africa and Ethiopia. Congo Democratic Republic Of alone accounts for about 43% of all direct routes.
- Congo Democratic Republic Of43%
- South Africa33%
- Ethiopia24%
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight from Lubumbashi is to New York City at about 15h 39m, followed by Seoul (15h 24m) and Hong Kong (13h 32m).
- New York City15h 39m
- Seoul15h 24m
- Hong Kong13h 32m
- Hanoi12h 25m
- Singapore11h 28m
Popular destinations from Lubumbashi
Congo Democratic Republic Of
South Africa
Ethiopia
Zambia
South Africa
Rwanda
Malawi
Zimbabwe
Kenya
United Arab Emirates
Kenya
Zimbabwe
Turkey
Burundi
Tanzania
Tanzania
Italy
Zambia
Nigeria
United Kingdom
South Africa
Singapore
South Africa
South Africa
France
Greece
Malaysia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Egypt
Lesotho
Thailand
Spain
Namibia
South Africa
Botswana
Jordan
Saudi Arabia
Zimbabwe
Ivory Coast
Mozambique
Malawi
Saudi Arabia
Russian Federation
Hong Kong
Kuwait
United States
India
Pakistan
Korea, Republic Of
India
Nigeria
India
Angola
Vietnam
India
Somalia
Ghana
Mozambique
Madagascar (Malagasy)Frequently asked questions
- How many destinations are available from Lubumbashi?
- Currently, there are 3 main popular destinations available from Lubumbashi. The route network includes both domestic flights and connections to major transport hubs in neighboring countries.
- What are the most popular destinations from Lubumbashi?
- Flights to Kinshasa are in the highest demand, with 18 flights per week. Other top routes include Johannesburg with 14 weekly flights and Addis Ababa, with 10 flights per week.
- How many airlines fly from Lubumbashi?
- Regular air service from the city is provided by 5 airlines. These include major carriers such as Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink, South African Airways, and Qatar Airways.
- Which airports serve Lubumbashi?
- The region's primary aviation hub is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM). It is located approximately 11 km from the city center, making it easy to reach the terminal quickly by car or taxi.
- When is the best time to buy flights from Lubumbashi?
- The optimal time to book is usually 1.5–2 months before your planned departure. This allows you to find better deals, as seat availability on popular African routes decreases rapidly closer to the departure date.
- How can I find cheap flights from Lubumbashi?
- We recommend using the interest-based filters on this page to help you choose the right destination. It is also useful to compare flights from different airlines and consider mid-week departures, when prices are often lower than on weekends.