Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kigali to Lusaka?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Lusaka takes around 2.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kigali and Lusaka?

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The flight distance between Kigali and Lusaka is 1498 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Lusaka?

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Several carriers operate flights between Kigali and Lusaka. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Rwandair.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kigali?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kigali and Zanzibar, Nairobi, London, Montreal, Brisbane, Dar es Salaam, Dhaka, Sydney, Entebbe, Adelaide, Auckland, New Delhi, Johannesburg, Manila, Vijayawada, Perth, Mahé, Gdańsk, Melbourne, Northern Cyprus.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Lusaka?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lusaka and Johannesburg, Durban, London, Zanzibar, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Harare, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Entebbe, Windhoek, Wellington, Nairobi, Mfuwe, Northern Cyprus, Blantyre, Chengdu, Bulawayo, Dublin.

Question 6

What airports are near Kigali?

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The main airport in Kigali is Kigali International. It is also served by Kigali International, Goma International, Kihihi Airstrip.

Question 7

What airports are near Lusaka?

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The main airport in Lusaka is Kenneth Kaunda International. It is also served by Kenneth Kaunda International.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Kigali and Lusaka?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Kigali and Lusaka thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Kigali and Lusaka can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Kigali and Lusaka?

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Currently, you can fly between Kigali and Lusaka with Kenya Airways, Rwandair, Proflight Zambia, Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Kigali and Lusaka?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kigali and Lusaka, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Kigali and Lusaka?

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Traveling between Kigali and Lusaka, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Kigali?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kigali. The main one is Kigali International and other nearby airports include Kigali International, Goma International, Kihihi Airstrip

Question 14

How many airports are there near Lusaka?

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There are a number of airports in and around Lusaka. The main one is Kenneth Kaunda International and other nearby airports include Kenneth Kaunda International.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Lusaka depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kigali, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Lusaka arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Lusaka, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Kigali and Lusaka depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kigali, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Kigali and Lusaka arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Lusaka, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£233
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£312
Cheapest round-trip	£381
Average round-trip	£482
Nonstop flights in May	£312 – £458

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Rwandair	RWD	WB	Yes	0 0
Proflight Zambia	PFZ	P0	Yes	No
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	0 0
Airlink	LNK	4Z	Yes	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	25°C	17°C
February	25°C	17°C
March	25°C	17°C
April	24°C	15°C
May	24°C	13°C
June	22°C	11°C
July	22°C	11°C
August	26°C	13°C
September	30°C	17°C
October	32°C	19°C
November	30°C	19°C
December	27°C	18°C

Cheap flights from Kigali, Rwanda to Lusaka, Zambia

Flights starting at £232. Choose between Kenya Airways, Rwandair, or Proflight Zambia to find the best price.

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