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Flights from Lubumbashi to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Lubumbashi to Istanbul. 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
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Lubumbashi to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey10h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Lubumbashi to Istanbul

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

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FBM Addis Ababa (ADD) IST
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 22m
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FBM Nairobi (NBO) IST
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 24m
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FBM Dar Es Salaam (DAR) IST
Leg 1: Air Tanzania · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
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
+1hIstanbul vs Lubumbashi
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
FBM → IST, SAW

Flights from Lubumbashi to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lubumbashi to Istanbul?
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 Lubumbashi to Istanbul?
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 Lubumbashi and Istanbul?
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 Lubumbashi and Istanbul?
Lubumbashi: Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Lubumbashi and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Lubumbashi.

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