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Connecting route · Zambia → Egypt

Flights from Lusaka to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Lusaka to Cairo. 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
LUNCAIADD

Lusaka to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey9h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Lusaka to Cairo

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) CAI
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 15m
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2
LUN Nairobi (NBO) CAI
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~10h 12m
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3
LUN Entebbe (EBB) CAI
Leg 1: Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~9h 53m
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LUN Dar Es Salaam (DAR) CAI
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Zambia Airways · Leg 2: EgyptAir
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
NoneCairo vs Lusaka
Currency in Cairo
EGP
Airports
LUN → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Lusaka to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lusaka to Cairo?
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 Lusaka to Cairo?
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 Lusaka and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Nairobi (NBO), Entebbe (EBB) and Dar Es Salaam (DAR). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lusaka and Cairo?
Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).

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