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£979+ Cheap flights to Lubumbashi

— FBM
30 Oct — 6 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Lubumbashi in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Lubumbashi

Mon 23/1106:30 -
2 stops27h 40m
Fri 18/1213:10 -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 27/9£979
Mon 23/1108:35 -
2 stops49h 35m
Fri 18/1214:40 -
2 stops17h 40m
Deal found 27/9£1,010
Sun 27/921:00 -
1 stop14h 40m
Sun 11/1014:35 -
3 stops27h 00m
Deal found 25/9£1,055
Sat 7/1120:15 -
1 stop14h 30m
Thu 3/1213:55 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 25/9£1,082
Sat 7/1119:00 -
2 stops28h 05m
Wed 2/1202:45 -
2 stops30h 25m
Deal found 25/9£1,087
Mon 23/1120:15 -
1 stop14h 30m
Fri 18/1213:55 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 27/9£1,095
Thu 12/1120:15 -
1 stop14h 30m
Thu 19/1113:55 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 28/9£1,108
Mon 28/910:10 -
1 stop25h 30m
Sun 11/1014:05 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 26/9£1,143
Thu 12/1118:40 -
2 stops39h 30m
Thu 19/1113:55 -
2 stops29h 55m
Deal found 28/9£1,155
Sun 27/915:45 -
2 stops19h 55m
Sun 11/1014:35 -
2 stops17h 15m
Deal found 26/9£1,157
Mon 28/910:10 -
1 stop25h 30m
Sat 10/1014:05 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 25/9£1,170
Sun 27/910:10 -
1 stop25h 30m
Sun 11/1014:05 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 26/9£1,193

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£979

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£909
23/11-18/12
  • 23/11-18/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 20m total
  • London to Lubumbashi
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LondonLubumbashi

LHR London Heathrow - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Mon 23/11

06:30-12:10

2 stops27h 40m

Lubumbashi Luano

Fri 18/12

13:10-20:50

2 stops33h 40m

£979

LondonLubumbashi

LGW London Gatwick - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LGWFBM

London Gatwick

Mon 23/11

08:35-12:10

2 stops49h 35m

Lubumbashi Luano

Fri 18/12

14:40-06:20

2 stops17h 40m

£1,010
Fastest return journey

LondonLubumbashi

LHR London Heathrow - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Sat 7/11

20:15-12:45

1 stop14h 30m

Lubumbashi Luano

Thu 3/12

13:55-06:35

1 stop18h 40m

£1,085

LondonLubumbashi

LHR London Heathrow - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Sat 7/11

19:00-01:05

2 stops28h 05m

Lubumbashi Luano

Wed 2/12

02:45-07:10

2 stops30h 25m

£1,087

LondonLubumbashi

LHR London Heathrow - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Thu 12/11

20:15-12:45

1 stop14h 30m

Lubumbashi Luano

Thu 19/11

13:55-06:35

1 stop18h 40m

£1,108

LondonLubumbashi

LGW London Gatwick - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LGWFBM

London Gatwick

Thu 12/11

18:40-12:10

2 stops39h 30m

Lubumbashi Luano

Thu 19/11

13:55-17:50

2 stops29h 55m

£1,155

LondonLubumbashi

LHR London Heathrow - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Thu 12/11

18:40-12:10

2 stops39h 30m

Lubumbashi Luano

Thu 19/11

13:55-08:05

2 stops20h 10m

£1,155

LondonLubumbashi

LHR London Heathrow - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

11:30-13:40

2 stops48h 10m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 8/11

14:40-15:30

2 stops26h 50m

£1,181

LondonLubumbashi

LGW London Gatwick - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LGWFBM

London Gatwick

Sun 11/10

09:00-13:15

2 stops27h 15m

Lubumbashi Luano

Thu 15/10

13:55-06:40

2 stops41h 45m

£1,872

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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 21 hours 12 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
Ethiopian Air
From £668

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 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.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,043 reviews
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Crew

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

JRO - SGN

For a business class flight, you’d expect the boarding process to be far better than it was. Besides that, it’s was a good experience.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,043 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,043 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

JRO - SGN

For a business class flight, you’d expect the boarding process to be far better than it was. Besides that, it’s was a good experience.

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 (14 hours 30 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).

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