Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN): what you need to know
Lusaka is one hour behind Jeddah and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your JED to LUN flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between JED and LUN:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
RM1,588 is the best price for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight. Return flights start from RM3,216. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from JED to LUN, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
81.7% of flights departing from King Abdulaziz International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from JED.
Central Jeddah to King Abdulaziz International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Have an early flight from King Abdulaziz International 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 JED:
Arriving at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
If you're arriving on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near LUN:
Follow your own route with a Kenneth Kaunda International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Keddy By Europcar and experience more of Lusaka and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to central Lusaka
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from central Lusaka. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
The quietest month for a flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Lusaka based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Lusaka is October, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JED to LUN around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Zambia
Lusaka has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Zambia just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres north of Lusaka, a trip to Kitwe will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like United Church Of Zambia mukuba congregation, Seventh Day Adventist Church and Sunset Gardens Kitwe (Ndola/Kitwe Rd).
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Zambia, consider Ndola, about 274 kilometres north of Lusaka. Copperbelt Museum, Minsundu Recreational Park and Megatron's Encase are among the biggest draws.
