What airport do you fly into for flights to Lubumbashi?

Travelers will need to book flights to Luano (FBM) if they wish to fly to Lubumbashi. The Lubumbashi airport is 5.9 mi from the city center.

Can I find cheaper flights to Lubumbashi 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 Lubumbashi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Lubumbashi?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lubumbashi.

Where does the fastest flight to Lubumbashi depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Lubumbashi, London offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 15 minutes).

Does Lubumbashi Luano have car hire?

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

Are there hotels close to Lubumbashi Luano?

Yes. Lubumbashi Luano has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Luano City Bed and Breakfast is the closest property to Lubumbashi Luano (1.0 mi away from Lubumbashi Luano).

£778+ Flights to Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Flights to Lubumbashi in 2025

Return from	£778
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£809

Ethiopian Air
30/5-6/6
2 total stops
32h 30m total
London to Lubumbashi

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£105 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for return flights in April 2025

Search Deals

Find flight deals to Lubumbashi

Cheapest flights to Lubumbashi
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lubumbashi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Fri 30/521:00LHR - FBM

1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air

Fri 6/614:20FBM - LHR

1 stop17h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/4£778

Fri 30/521:25LHR - FBM

2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/616:15FBM - LHR

1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£815

Fri 30/518:25LHR - FBM

1 stop13h 25mKenya Airways

Fri 6/616:15FBM - LHR

1 stop25h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/4£816

Tue 6/513:45LHR - FBM

2 stops46h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 13/513:55FBM - LHR

2 stops24h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/4£846

Fri 30/513:05LCY - FBM

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/613:55FBM - LCY

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£1,133

Best flights to Lubumbashi
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Lubumbashi that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Fri 30/521:00LHR - FBM

1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air

Fri 6/614:20FBM - LHR

1 stop17h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/4£778

Fri 30/521:25LHR - FBM

2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/616:15FBM - LHR

1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£815

Fri 30/518:25LHR - FBM

1 stop13h 25mKenya Airways

Fri 6/616:15FBM - LHR

1 stop25h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/4£816

Tue 6/513:45LHR - FBM

2 stops46h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 13/513:55FBM - LHR

2 stops24h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/4£846

Fri 30/513:05LCY - FBM

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/613:55FBM - LCY

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£1,133

Last-minute flights to Lubumbashi
Discover last-minute flight deals to Lubumbashi. Data last updated 15 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 6/513:45LHR - FBM

2 stops46h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 13/513:55FBM - LHR

2 stops24h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/4£846

Fri 30/521:00LHR - FBM

1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air

Fri 6/614:20FBM - LHR

1 stop17h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/4£778

Fri 30/521:25LHR - FBM

2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/616:15FBM - LHR

1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£815

Fri 30/518:25LHR - FBM

1 stop13h 25mKenya Airways

Fri 6/616:15FBM - LHR

1 stop25h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/4£816

Fri 30/513:05LCY - FBM

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/613:55FBM - LCY

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£1,133

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Lubumbashi that are best for you.

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonLubumbashi

LHR - FBM

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

21:00-12:50

1 stop14h 50m

Lubumbashi Luano

Fri 6/6

14:20-07:00

1 stop17h 40m

£778

LondonLubumbashi

LHR - FBM

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

21:25-13:10

2 stops38h 45m

Lubumbashi Luano

Fri 6/6

16:15-16:15

1 stop25h 00m

£815

LondonLubumbashi

LHR - FBM

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

18:25-08:50

1 stop13h 25m

Lubumbashi Luano

Fri 6/6

16:15-16:15

1 stop25h 00m

£816

LondonLubumbashi

LHR - FBM

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Tue 6/5

13:45-13:10

2 stops46h 25m

Lubumbashi Luano

Tue 13/5

13:55-13:15

2 stops24h 20m

£846

LondonLubumbashi

LCY - FBM

LCYFBM

London City

Fri 30/5

13:05-13:10

2 stops23h 05m

Lubumbashi Luano

Fri 6/6

13:55-08:45

2 stops19h 50m

£1,133

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/4

Best time to book a flight to Lubumbashi

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lubumbashi with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Lubumbashi

How long is the flight to Lubumbashi?

On average, a flight from London to Lubumbashi takes 16 hours 47 minutes. Flights to Lubumbashi from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lubumbashi?

The most popular airline flying from London to Lubumbashi is Ethiopian Air.

Ethiopian Air

From £906

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lubumbashi?

The cheapest airline flying from London to Lubumbashi is Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Lubumbashi by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lubumbashi ranges from 0.0 - 260.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Lubumbashi when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Lubumbashi by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lubumbashi, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lubumbashi

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,553 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,553 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,553 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

765 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,553 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Kenya Airways

6.8

Okay

262 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,553 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

FAQs about flying to Lubumbashi

What airport do you fly into for flights to Lubumbashi?
Travelers will need to book flights to Luano (FBM) if they wish to fly to Lubumbashi. The Lubumbashi airport is 5.9 mi from the city center.
Can I find cheaper flights to Lubumbashi 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 Lubumbashi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Lubumbashi?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lubumbashi.
Where does the fastest flight to Lubumbashi depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Lubumbashi, London offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 15 minutes).
Does Lubumbashi Luano have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Lubumbashi Luano can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Lubumbashi Luano?
Yes. Lubumbashi Luano has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Luano City Bed and Breakfast is the closest property to Lubumbashi Luano (1.0 mi away from Lubumbashi Luano).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Search flights to Lubumbashi by cabin class

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Lubumbashi?

Deals for Lubumbashi flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose to your preference, such as price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Lubumbashi?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals to Lubumbashi for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights to Lubumbashi with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights to Lubumbashi with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Lubumbashi become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up Price Alerts. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide your email address. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

£778+ Cheap flights to Lubumbashi

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Flights to Lubumbashi in 2025

Find the latest flights to Lubumbashi in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Return from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Find flight deals to Lubumbashi

Cheapest flights to LubumbashiExplore the most affordable flight options available to Lubumbashi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lubumbashi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to Lubumbashi that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Lubumbashi that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight to Lubumbashi

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lubumbashi with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Lubumbashi

How long is the flight to Lubumbashi?

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lubumbashi?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lubumbashi?

Rainfall in Lubumbashi by month

Plan your trip to Lubumbashi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Lubumbashi by month

Plan your trip to Lubumbashi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lubumbashi

FAQs about flying to Lubumbashi

What airport do you fly into for flights to Lubumbashi?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Lubumbashi?

Where does the fastest flight to Lubumbashi depart from?

Does Lubumbashi Luano have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Lubumbashi Luano?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Search flights to Lubumbashi by cabin class

Find flights to Lubumbashi, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Lubumbashi?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Lubumbashi?

Can Cheapflights find flights to Lubumbashi with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Lubumbashi become cheaper?

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights to Lubumbashi
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lubumbashi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.