Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN): what you need to know
Lusaka is three hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your DEL to LUN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between DEL and LUN:
Hamad International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight is £252. A round-trip fare is currently £538. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from DEL to LUN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DEL to LUN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
67.17% of flights that take off from Indira Gandhi International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central New Delhi to Indira Gandhi International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DEL? If you've booked an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
If you're landing on a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near LUN:
Travel at your own speed with a Kenneth Kaunda International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Keddy By Europcar and chase adventure across Lusaka and beyond.
Booking your ride from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to central Lusaka
From Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Lusaka. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Lusaka is October, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DEL to LUN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Zambia
Lusaka has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Zambia waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres north of Lusaka, a visit to Kitwe will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like United Church Of Zambia mukuba congregation, Seventh Day Adventist Church and Sunset Gardens Kitwe (Ndola/Kitwe Rd).
Ndola is another favourite destination in Zambia and is around 274 kilometres north of Lusaka. No trip is complete without experiencing Copperbelt Museum, Minsundu Recreational Park and Megatron's Encase.