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£971+ Cheap flights to Lubumbashi

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28 Sep — 5 Oct1
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Flights to Lubumbashi in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Lubumbashi

Tue 15/914:45 -
2 stops21h 30m
Fri 16/1016:15 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 25/8£971
Fri 9/1020:10 -
2 stops40h 25m
Fri 16/1016:15 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 26/8£975
Sun 11/1018:45 -
1 stop14h 50m
Sun 18/1014:35 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 26/8£999
Sun 11/1014:45 -
2 stops21h 30m
Sun 18/1014:35 -
2 stops26h 40m
Deal found 26/8£1,021
Mon 12/1021:00 -
1 stop14h 40m
Mon 19/1011:30 -
1 stop29h 45m
Deal found 28/8£1,049
Tue 13/1021:00 -
1 stop14h 40m
Mon 19/1002:20 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 28/8£1,052
Thu 12/1107:45 -
2 stops27h 55m
Mon 16/1111:35 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 28/8£1,068
Tue 13/1018:05 -
2 stops18h 10m
Tue 20/1013:55 -
2 stops19h 45m
Deal found 28/8£1,164
Mon 12/1018:30 -
2 stops17h 45m
Mon 19/1013:55 -
2 stops19h 45m
Deal found 28/8£1,192
Sun 11/1018:30 -
2 stops17h 45m
Sun 18/1013:55 -
2 stops19h 45m
Deal found 26/8£1,310
Sat 29/807:45 -
3 stops28h 50m
Sat 5/913:55 -
2 stops30h 50m
Deal found 26/8£1,312
Mon 19/1018:30 -
2 stops42h 05m
Fri 13/1113:10 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 28/8£1,349

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£971

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£1,214
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/9-16/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 30m total
  • London to Lubumbashi
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LondonLubumbashi

LHR London Heathrow - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Tue 15/9

14:45-13:15

2 stops21h 30m

Lubumbashi Luano

Fri 16/10

16:15-16:15

1 stop25h 00m

£971
Fastest return journey

LondonLubumbashi

LHR London Heathrow - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Tue 13/10

21:00-12:40

1 stop14h 40m

Lubumbashi Luano

Mon 19/10

02:20-17:00

1 stop15h 40m

£1,052

LondonLubumbashi

LHR London Heathrow - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Fri 9/10

11:05-11:30

3 stops23h 25m

Lubumbashi Luano

Fri 16/10

16:15-16:15

1 stop25h 00m

£1,065

LondonLubumbashi

LCY London City - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LCYFBM

London City

Thu 12/11

07:45-13:40

2 stops27h 55m

Lubumbashi Luano

Mon 16/11

11:35-19:35

2 stops34h 00m

£1,068

LondonLubumbashi

LHR London Heathrow - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Sat 7/11

06:50-13:40

3 stops28h 50m

Lubumbashi Luano

Thu 3/12

13:10-08:05

2 stops20h 55m

£1,099

LondonLubumbashi

LHR London Heathrow - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Tue 13/10

09:55-13:15

3 stops26h 20m

Lubumbashi Luano

Tue 20/10

13:10-12:25

2 stops24h 15m

£1,163

LondonLubumbashi

LCY London City - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LCYFBM

London City

Tue 13/10

18:05-13:15

2 stops18h 10m

Lubumbashi Luano

Tue 20/10

13:55-08:40

2 stops19h 45m

£1,164

LondonLubumbashi

LHR London Heathrow - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Sun 11/10

06:00-13:15

3 stops30h 15m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 18/10

14:35-22:40

3 stops33h 05m

£1,174

LondonLubumbashi

LHR London Heathrow - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

20:15-12:45

1 stop14h 30m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 8/11

13:55-14:25

1 stop26h 30m

£1,175

LondonLubumbashi

LCY London City - FBM Lubumbashi Luano

LCYFBM

London City

Mon 12/10

18:30-13:15

2 stops17h 45m

Lubumbashi Luano

Mon 19/10

13:55-08:40

2 stops19h 45m

£1,192

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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 16 hours 25 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 £652

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
1,034 reviews
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Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.5

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
1,034 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,034 reviews
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Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.5

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 40 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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