Travelling from Paris to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when organising your flight from Paris to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). Explore your options for leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Lusaka is one hour ahead of Paris. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is located in Lusaka, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Paris to LUN, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Paris to LUN with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between CDG and LUN include:
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Paris to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of the departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% land on schedule at their destination.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY is around 19 kilometres from central Paris. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Paris to LUN flight? Unwind in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.56%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
From the centre of Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Paris to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
The on-time performance rate of BVA is 66.39%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Paris to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near LUN instead:
Pick up a Kenneth Kaunda International 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 get the best deal, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Paris to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight.
Getting from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to central Lusaka
Central Lusaka is about 21 kilometres from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is R 9,654. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 17,138. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Paris to LUN, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Paris to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Paris to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). June is when most people visit Lusaka. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
The warmest month in Lusaka is October, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Paris to LUN plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Paris to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Lusaka
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Lusaka right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Paris to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. The Lilayi Elephant Nursery, Batoka Gorge and Southern Africa Freedom Trail are top attractions which should be on every Lusaka itinerary.
Explore more of Zambia
Kitwe is just one of the many cities in Zambia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Lusaka. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Nkana Canyon, Sunset Gardens Kitwe (Ndola/Kitwe Rd) and Seventh Day Adventist Church.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Zambia, head for Ndola, about 257 kilometres north of Lusaka. Copperbelt Museum, Hindu Hall - Ndola and Minsundu Recreational Park are key reasons to visit.