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Connecting route · Zambia → Turkiye

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
LUNISTADD

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
One airline, one ticket ~10h 47m
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2
LUN Dubai (DXB) IST
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: flydubai, Turkish Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~12h 59m
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3
LUN Doha (DOH) IST
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 19m
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LUN Johannesburg (JNB) IST
Leg 1: Airlink, CemAir, Proflight Zambia · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~13h 20m
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LUN Nairobi (NBO) IST
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 44m
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LUN Entebbe (EBB) IST
Leg 1: Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish 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
+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.

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