How to find cheap flights to Solwezi Airport (SLI)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Solwezi Airport is R 7,360. A return plane ticket to SLI right now is R 11,975.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to SLI changes.
To find cheap tickets to Solwezi, where Solwezi Airport is located, book 11 months ahead. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best bargains.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Solwezi by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' box. This allows you to compare prices for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
If you're not in a rush to get to Solwezi, think about taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Solwezi Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Solwezi
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Solwezi in April.
If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to SLI.
June is the most popular month for flights to SLI. Travel then if you're eager to explore Solwezi in full swing.
February is the quietest period of the year to travel if you're after a more relaxed vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Solwezi then.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the type of conditions you want to travel in. Solwezi is warmest in October, with averages of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF), July sees the lowest temperatures.
June is the driest month in Solwezi. Forget the raincoat and enjoy mostly clear skies.
December has the wettest weather. You can expect around 26 days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Flying to Solwezi Airport (SLI): What you need to know
Get to Solwezi in a single trip with Proflight Zambia. Zambia Airways also has direct flights to Solwezi Airport.
When you arrive at SLI, you'll be in the UTC+2 timezone.
Land, relax, and settle in quickly with a stay close to Solwezi Airport. Kick back at Aaso Hotel after your flight to SLI. Or book a room at The Royal Solwezi Hotel before continuing to your next stop.
Solwezi Airport is located in Solwezi, Northwestern Province, Zambia.
Getting to central Solwezi from Solwezi Airport (SLI)
Central Solwezi is about 3 kilometres from SLI.
After landing from your flight to SLI, expect a drive to the centre of around 5 minutes.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Solwezi:
Solwezi highlights
These leading sights should feature on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Solwezi:
Kifubwa National Monument: An impressive preview of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 5 kilometres south of the centre.
Adventure: Hit up this landmark next. About 2 kilometres north-east of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Solwezi experience.
Explore more of Zambia
There's plenty more of Zambia waiting for you to discover. Around 209 kilometres east of Solwezi, take off to Kitwe. What not to miss? Begin with Nkana Canyon, Sunset Gardens Kitwe (Ndola/Kitwe Rd) and Nkana mall.
Ndola makes a great addition to your trip to Zambia. You'll find it roughly 257 kilometres east of Solwezi. Copperbelt Museum, Hindu Hall - Ndola and Minsundu Recreational Park are high on many visitors' lists. You can get here through Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA).
Roughly 161 kilometres east of Solwezi, Chingola is worth working into your travels. Good reasons to visit include Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage, Mukuyu camp site Footprints and SDA RIVERSIDE CHURCH.
