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Flights from Zanzibar to Lusaka

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Lusaka. The easiest way is one stop via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi, about 4h 28m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 28m
ZNZLUNDAR

Zanzibar to Lusaka at a glance

Fastest journey4h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to Lusaka

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

1
ZNZ Dar Es Salaam (DAR) LUN
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Zambia Airways
One airline, one ticket ~4h 28m
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ZNZ Nairobi (NBO) LUN
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways
One airline, one ticket ~5h 31m
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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
1,568 km974 miles
Journey time
4h 28mestimate
Time difference
-1hLusaka vs Zanzibar
Currency in Lusaka
USD
Airports
ZNZ → LUN

Flights from Zanzibar to Lusaka: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Lusaka?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dar Es Salaam 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 Zanzibar to Lusaka?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,568 km.
Where do you change planes between Zanzibar and Lusaka?
The best connecting points are Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and Nairobi (NBO). Air Tanzania flies both legs via Dar Es Salaam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zanzibar and Lusaka?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Lusaka?
Lusaka is 1 hour behind Zanzibar.

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