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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → Zambia

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Lusaka

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Lusaka. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Doha, about 9h 10m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 9h 10m
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Abu Dhabi to Lusaka at a glance

Fastest journey9h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Doha

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Lusaka

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
AUH Addis Ababa (ADD) LUN
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 10m
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AUH Doha (DOH) LUN
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 21m
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AUH Nairobi (NBO) LUN
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways
Self-transfer likely ~10h 04m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,255 km3,263 miles
Journey time
9h 10mestimate
Time difference
-2hLusaka vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Lusaka
USD
Airports
AUH → LUN

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Lusaka: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Lusaka?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Doha and Nairobi. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Lusaka?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,255 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Lusaka?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH) and Nairobi (NBO). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Lusaka?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Lusaka?
Lusaka is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

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