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Flights from Cairo to Lusaka

There are no direct flights from Cairo to Lusaka. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Nairobi, about 9h 15m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 15m
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Cairo to Lusaka at a glance

Fastest journey9h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Cairo 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
CAI Addis Ababa (ADD) LUN
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 15m
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CAI Nairobi (NBO) LUN
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways
Self-transfer likely ~10h 12m
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CAI Entebbe (EBB) LUN
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Uganda Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 53m
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CAI Dar Es Salaam (DAR) LUN
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Zambia Airways
Self-transfer likely ~10h 38m
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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
5,061 km3,143 miles
Journey time
9h 15mestimate
Time difference
NoneLusaka vs Cairo
Currency in Lusaka
USD
Airports
CAI, SPX, CCE → LUN

Flights from Cairo to Lusaka: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Lusaka?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Entebbe. 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 Cairo to Lusaka?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,061 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Lusaka?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Nairobi (NBO), Entebbe (EBB) and Dar Es Salaam (DAR). EgyptAir flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Lusaka?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN).

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