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Flights from Lusaka to Istanbul
There are no direct flights from Lusaka to Istanbul. 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
Lusaka to Istanbul at a glance
Fastest journey10h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Lusaka 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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LUN Addis Ababa (ADD) IST
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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
- +1hIstanbul vs Lusaka
- Currency in Istanbul
- TRY
- Airports
- LUN → IST, SAW
Flights from Lusaka to Istanbul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lusaka to Istanbul?
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 Lusaka to Istanbul?
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 Lusaka and Istanbul?
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 Lusaka and Istanbul?
Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Lusaka and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Lusaka.





