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£870+ Cheap flights to Lubumbashi

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— FBM
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 12 September 2025.

Return from

£870

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£777
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/10-8/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 30m total
  • London to Lubumbashi
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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 12 September 2025.

Sun 12/1021:00LHR - FBM
1 stop15h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 8/1114:20FBM - LHR
1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/9£870
Sun 12/1011:20LHR - FBM
3 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1115:55FBM - LHR
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£899
Tue 11/1106:30LHR - FBM
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1114:20FBM - LHR
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£900
Tue 11/1120:15LHR - FBM
2 stops46h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 20/1114:20FBM - LHR
1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/9£1,009
Sun 12/1018:25LHR - FBM
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1114:20FBM - LHR
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£1,111
Tue 11/1118:15LCY - FBM
2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1114:20FBM - LCY
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£1,147

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonLubumbashi

LHR - FBM

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Sun 12/10

21:00-13:15

1 stop15h 15m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sat 8/11

14:20-06:35

1 stop18h 15m

£870

LondonLubumbashi

LHR - FBM

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Tue 11/11

06:30-13:30

2 stops29h 00m

Lubumbashi Luano

Thu 20/11

14:20-08:00

2 stops19h 40m

£900

LondonLubumbashi

LHR - FBM

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Sun 12/10

11:20-08:45

3 stops44h 25m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 9/11

15:55-16:35

3 stops26h 40m

£924

LondonLubumbashi

LHR - FBM

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Tue 11/11

20:15-20:30

2 stops46h 15m

Lubumbashi Luano

Thu 20/11

14:20-06:35

1 stop18h 15m

£1,009

LondonLubumbashi

LHR - FBM

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Sun 12/10

18:25-10:30

2 stops15h 05m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sat 8/11

14:20-06:35

1 stop18h 15m

£1,111

LondonLubumbashi

LCY - FBM

LCYFBM

London City

Tue 11/11

18:15-13:10

2 stops16h 55m

Lubumbashi Luano

Thu 20/11

14:20-12:50

2 stops24h 30m

£1,147

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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 15 hours 57 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 £943

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

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lubumbashi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lubumbashi. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
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
861 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.5

Overall

7.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.5

Overall

7.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

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.

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

    Lubumbashi Luano is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lubumbashi. One-way flights to Lubumbashi Luano typically cost £170, while return flights cost around £254.

  • 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 0 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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