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£974+ Cheap flights to Lubumbashi

— FBM
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Lubumbashi in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Lubumbashi

Tue 15/1207:10 -
3 stops28h 05m
Sun 20/1214:40 -
2 stops17h 40m
Deal found 2/11£974
Tue 15/1208:10 -
3 stops27h 05m
Sun 20/1214:40 -
3 stops27h 45m
Deal found 2/11£1,052
Thu 12/1120:15 -
1 stop14h 25m
Sun 15/1102:45 -
1 stop13h 40m
Deal found 2/11£1,108
Sat 7/1120:15 -
1 stop14h 25m
Thu 3/1214:05 -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 30/10£1,121
Sat 7/1113:40 -
2 stops33h 25m
Wed 2/1202:45 -
2 stops30h 25m
Deal found 30/10£1,133
Thu 12/1113:45 -
2 stops21h 30m
Mon 16/1113:55 -
2 stops26h 05m
Deal found 1/11£1,158
Tue 15/1207:25 -
3 stops27h 50m
Mon 21/1214:05 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 2/11£1,226
Tue 15/1210:00 -
1 stop13h 05m
Mon 21/1214:05 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 2/11£1,230
Tue 15/1210:00 -
1 stop13h 05m
Sun 20/1214:05 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 2/11£1,255
Wed 16/1213:40 -
2 stops26h 50m
Sun 20/1202:45 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 30/10£1,255
Tue 15/1217:20 -
2 stops41h 20m
Mon 21/1214:05 -
2 stops28h 15m
Deal found 2/11£2,095

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£974

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£723
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/12-20/12
  • 5 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • London to Lubumbashi
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LondonLubumbashi

LGW London Gatwick - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LGWFBM

London Gatwick

Tue 15/12

07:10-13:15

3 stops28h 05m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 20/12

14:40-06:20

2 stops17h 40m

£974

LondonLubumbashi

STN London Stansted - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

STNFBM

London Stansted

Tue 15/12

08:10-13:15

3 stops27h 05m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 20/12

14:40-16:25

3 stops27h 45m

£1,052

LondonLubumbashi

LGW London Gatwick - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LGWFBM

London Gatwick

Tue 15/12

10:00-01:05

1 stop13h 05m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 20/12

14:05-05:40

1 stop17h 35m

£1,230

LondonLubumbashi

LGW London Gatwick - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LGWFBM

London Gatwick

Wed 16/12

13:40-18:30

2 stops26h 50m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 20/12

02:45-05:40

1 stop28h 55m

£1,255

LondonLubumbashi

LHR London Heathrow - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Wed 16/12

15:15-11:30

2 stops18h 15m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 20/12

02:45-14:25

1 stop13h 40m

£1,305

LondonLubumbashi

LHR London Heathrow - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Tue 15/12

07:30-13:15

2 stops27h 45m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 20/12

13:55-17:05

2 stops29h 10m

£1,381

LondonLubumbashi

LHR London Heathrow - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Tue 15/12

20:15-12:40

1 stop14h 25m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 20/12

14:05-14:25

1 stop26h 20m

£1,418
Fastest return journey

LondonLubumbashi

LHR London Heathrow - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Wed 16/12

20:15-12:40

1 stop14h 25m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 20/12

02:45-14:25

1 stop13h 40m

£1,641

LondonLubumbashi

STN London Stansted - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

STNFBM

London Stansted

Tue 15/12

17:20-12:40

2 stops41h 20m

Lubumbashi Luano

Mon 21/12

14:05-16:20

2 stops28h 15m

£2,095

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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 19 hours 55 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 £659

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
1,046 reviews
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Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.2

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.2

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
1,046 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,046 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.2

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.2

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 25 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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