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— LUN
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Zambia in 2026

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Wed 28/1015:50 -
2 stops29h 45m
Wed 4/1113:15 -
2 stops32h 35m
Deal found 12/9$2,522
Wed 28/1009:30 -
1 stop36h 05m
Wed 4/1113:15 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 12/9$2,984

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$7,587

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$3,140
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  • 4/12-16/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 05m total
  • Sydney to Lusaka
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Mon 28/12

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What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zambia?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Zambia are Qatar Airways and Emirates.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,838
South African
South African
From $1,659
Emirates
Emirates
From $2,321
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,071

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zambia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Zambia are Qatar Airways and Emirates.

Rainfall in Zambia by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zambia ranges from 10.0 - 200.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 200.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Zambia when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Zambia by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zambia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Zambia?

The most popular places in Zambia to fly to are Lusaka, Ndola and Livingstone.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zambia

Read through reviews of airlines serving Zambia, such as Emirates and Qatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

FAQs about flying to Zambia

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Zambia if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zambia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Zambia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zambia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zambia?

    Ndola is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zambia. One-way flights to Ndola typically cost $184, while return flights cost around $361.

  • How much is a return flight to Zambia?

    A return flight to Zambia will typically cost around $2,018, however they can be found for as little as $630.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Zambia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Zambia, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (31 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Lusaka have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lusaka can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lusaka?

    Yes. Lusaka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Hill Apartments is the closest property to Lusaka (0.0 km away from Lusaka).

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