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Flights from Lusaka to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Lusaka to Abu Dhabi. 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
LUNAUHADD

Lusaka to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey9h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Doha

Best ways to fly from Lusaka to Abu Dhabi

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

1
LUN Addis Ababa (ADD) AUH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 10m
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LUN Doha (DOH) AUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 21m
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LUN Nairobi (NBO) AUH
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways · Leg 2: Etihad 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
+2hAbu Dhabi vs Lusaka
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
LUN → AUH

Flights from Lusaka to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lusaka to Abu Dhabi?
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 Lusaka to Abu Dhabi?
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 Lusaka and Abu Dhabi?
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 Lusaka and Abu Dhabi?
Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Lusaka and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Lusaka.

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