Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN): what you need to know
The timezone in Lusaka is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your EDI to LUN flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd love to check out a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport is a popular stop between EDI and LUN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
RM2,895 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight. Return flights start at RM3,419. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EDI to LUN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights departing from Edinburgh Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to EDI:
Arriving at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edinburgh Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LUN instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Kenneth Kaunda International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Keddy By Europcar to explore Lusaka and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to central Lusaka
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Lusaka. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Lusaka in January.
The warmest month in Lusaka is October, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to LUN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Zambia
Kitwe is just one of the many cities in Zambia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Lusaka. Around 290 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include United Church Of Zambia mukuba congregation, Seventh Day Adventist Church and Sunset Gardens Kitwe (Ndola/Kitwe Rd).
Around 274 kilometres north of Lusaka, Ndola is another favourite stop in Zambia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Copperbelt Museum, Minsundu Recreational Park and Megatron's Encase.