Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Lubumbashi to Nairobi?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lubumbashi and Nairobi takes around 3.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Lubumbashi and Nairobi?

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The flight distance between Lubumbashi and Nairobi is 1544 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Lubumbashi and Nairobi?

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Several carriers operate flights between Lubumbashi and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Kenya Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Lubumbashi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lubumbashi and London, Harare, Johannesburg, Kinshasa, Dubai, Las Vegas, Lusaka, Port-au-Prince, São Paulo, New Delhi, Naples, Nassau, Muscat, Hurghada, Jakarta, Oral, Port of Spain, Jaipur, Melbourne, Tbilisi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and London, Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu, Eldoret, Ukunda, Manchester, Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam, Entebbe, Zanzibar, Cape Town, Lamu, Perth, Belfast, Kuala Lumpur, Kigali, Lusaka, Mogadishu, Addis Ababa.

Question 6

What airports are near Lubumbashi?

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The main airport in Lubumbashi is Lubumbashi International. It is also served by Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International, Lubumbashi International, Solwezi.

Question 7

What airports are near Nairobi?

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The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Lubumbashi and Nairobi?

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Currently, you can fly between Lubumbashi and Nairobi with Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, Safarilink Aviation, Airlink.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Lubumbashi and Nairobi?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lubumbashi and Nairobi, 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 10

What flights operate between Lubumbashi and Nairobi?

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Traveling between Lubumbashi and Nairobi, 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 11

How many airports are there near Lubumbashi?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Lubumbashi. The main one is Lubumbashi International and other nearby airports include Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International, Lubumbashi International, Solwezi

Question 12

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lubumbashi and Nairobi 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 Lubumbashi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lubumbashi and Nairobi 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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Lubumbashi and Nairobi 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 Lubumbashi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Lubumbashi and Nairobi 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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£254
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£701
Cheapest round-trip	£764
Average round-trip	£831
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Kenya Bus Service (Route 34)	45-90 min	KES 100 – KES 150; approximately $0.75–1.15 USD	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Matatu (shared minibus)	40-80 min	KES 80 – KES 150; approximately $0.60–1.15 USD	frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)	local experience
Taxi (metered/negotiated)	30-60 min	KES 2,000 – KES 3,500; approximately $15–27 USD; negotiate before departure	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Uber/Bolt	30-60 min	KES 1,200 – KES 2,500; approximately $9–19 USD; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Private transfer (pre-booked)	30-60 min	KES 3,500 – KES 6,000; approximately $27–46 USD; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	business travelers

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Taxi	15-40 min	KES 800 – KES 1,500; approximately $6–12 USD	on-demand (traffic dependent)	domestic flight connections
Uber/Bolt	15-40 min	KES 500 – KES 1,200; approximately $4–9 USD	on-demand (traffic dependent)	quick city access

Airline	Mon 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
Kenya Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Kenya Airways	---	---	1	---	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Wednesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Kenya Airways	2	---	1	---	2	---	1
Weekly flights: 6 total	Daily flights: 0.86 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes
Air Tanzania	ATC	TC	Yes
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	No
Safarilink Aviation	XLK	F2	Yes
Airlink	LNK	4Z	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	14°C
February	27°C	15°C
March	27°C	15°C
April	24°C	15°C
May	23°C	14°C
June	22°C	13°C
July	23°C	13°C
August	23°C	13°C
September	25°C	14°C
October	26°C	15°C
November	24°C	15°C
December	24°C	14°C

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