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Connecting route · Turkiye → Zambia

Flights from Istanbul to Lusaka

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Lusaka. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Dubai, about 10h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 47m
ISTLUNADD

Istanbul to Lusaka at a glance

Fastest journey10h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Istanbul 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
IST Addis Ababa (ADD) LUN
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 47m
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2
IST Dubai (DXB) LUN
Leg 1: flydubai, Turkish Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~12h 59m
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3
IST Doha (DOH) LUN
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 19m
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4
IST Johannesburg (JNB) LUN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, Proflight Zambia
Same alliance ~13h 20m
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IST Nairobi (NBO) LUN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways
Self-transfer likely ~11h 44m
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IST Entebbe (EBB) LUN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Uganda Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 24m
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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
6,271 km3,894 miles
Journey time
10h 47mestimate
Time difference
-1hLusaka vs Istanbul
Currency in Lusaka
USD
Airports
IST, SAW → LUN

Flights from Istanbul to Lusaka: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Lusaka?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Dubai and Doha. 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 Lusaka?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,271 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Lusaka?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Johannesburg (JNB). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Lusaka?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lusaka?
Lusaka is 1 hour behind Istanbul.

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