Travelling from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Lusaka Airport (LUN): what you need to know
Lusaka is one hour ahead of Lagos and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your LOS to LUN flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lagos Airport to Lusaka Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LOS and LUN:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Lusaka Airport (LUN)
$1,102 is the lowest price for a one-way Lagos Airport to Lusaka Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,678. These fares can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LOS to LUN, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Lagos Airport to Lusaka Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LOS to LUN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Lagos Airport to Lusaka Airport.
Handy information about Lagos Airport (LOS)
Of the departures from Lagos Airport, 66% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Lagos to Lagos Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Lagos Airport to Lusaka Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LOS:
Arriving at Lusaka Airport (LUN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lagos Airport to Lusaka Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LUN instead:
Grab a Lusaka Airport rental car and explore Lusaka and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and Keddy By Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Lusaka Airport about three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Lusaka Airport (LUN)
The quietest month for a flight from Lagos Airport to Lusaka Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Lusaka based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Lagos Airport to Lusaka Airport for October if you'd like to visit Lusaka during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 34ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LOS to LUN in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC and 29ºC then.