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Connecting route · Turkiye → Democratic Republic of the Congo

Flights from Istanbul to Lubumbashi

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Lubumbashi. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Nairobi, about 10h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 22m
ISTFBMADD

Istanbul to Lubumbashi at a glance

Fastest journey10h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Lubumbashi

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

1
IST Addis Ababa (ADD) FBM
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 22m
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IST Nairobi (NBO) FBM
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~11h 24m
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IST Dar Es Salaam (DAR) FBM
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Tanzania
Self-transfer likely ~12h 01m
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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
5,861 km3,640 miles
Journey time
10h 22mestimate
Time difference
-1hLubumbashi vs Istanbul
Currency in Lubumbashi
USD
Airports
IST, SAW → FBM

Flights from Istanbul to Lubumbashi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Lubumbashi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Dar Es Salaam. 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 Istanbul to Lubumbashi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,861 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Lubumbashi?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Nairobi (NBO) and Dar Es Salaam (DAR). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Lubumbashi?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Lubumbashi: Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lubumbashi?
Lubumbashi is 1 hour behind Istanbul.

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