How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Zambia?

Airlines like Qatar Airways and Emirates fly from Edinburgh to Zambia in about 15h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 45m. The distance between Edinburgh and Zambia is about 5256 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zambia ranges from 10.0 - 200.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 200.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Zambia when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zambia, 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 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Zambia?

The most popular airlines flying from Edinburgh to Zambia are British Airways, Emirates and Kenya Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Zambia?

To save on the cost of your flight from Edinburgh to Zambia, book at least 33 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 7% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £658 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £824.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Zambia?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Zambia from Edinburgh. Users have commonly found prices around £783 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £598. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Zambia?

Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Zambia from Edinburgh.

Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Zambia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Zambia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Zambia?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Zambia.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Zambia?

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£696+ Flights from Edinburgh to Zambia

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Zambia

Round-trip from	£696
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£917

Qatar Airways
31/10-2/12
2 total stops
46h 10m total
Edinburgh to Zambia

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£48 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Zambia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Zambia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 August 2025.

Fri 31/1007:30EDI - LUN

1 stop29h 30mQatar Airways

Tue 2/1221:55LUN - EDI

1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/8£696

Tue 23/921:50EDI - LUN

1 stop15h 45mEmirates

Mon 6/1021:35LUN - EDI

1 stop23h 40mEmirates

Deal found 20/8£710

Sat 4/1015:10EDI - LUN

1 stop16h 30mQatar Airways

Sat 11/1021:25LUN - EDI

1 stop17h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/8£775

Fri 31/1007:30EDI - LUN

1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1221:55LUN - EDI

2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8£803

Fri 31/1007:30EDI - LUN

1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways

Tue 2/1221:55LUN - EDI

2 stops20h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/8£806

Tue 23/917:55EDI - LUN

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1002:10LUN - EDI

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/8£821

Sat 4/1014:45EDI - LUN

2 stops22h 25mRwandAir

Sat 11/1015:00LUN - EDI

2 stops40h 25mRwandAir

Deal found 20/8£856

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Fri 31/1007:30EDI - LUN

1 stop29h 30mQatar Airways

Tue 2/1221:55LUN - EDI

1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/8£696

Tue 23/921:50EDI - LUN

1 stop15h 45mEmirates

Mon 6/1021:35LUN - EDI

1 stop23h 40mEmirates

Deal found 20/8£710

Fri 31/1007:30EDI - LUN

1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1221:55LUN - EDI

2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8£803

Fri 31/1007:30EDI - LUN

1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways

Tue 2/1221:55LUN - EDI

2 stops20h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/8£806

Sat 4/1014:45EDI - LUN

2 stops22h 25mRwandAir

Sat 11/1015:00LUN - EDI

2 stops40h 25mRwandAir

Deal found 20/8£856

Sat 4/1015:10EDI - LUN

1 stop16h 30mQatar Airways

Sat 11/1021:25LUN - EDI

1 stop17h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/8£775

Tue 23/917:55EDI - LUN

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1002:10LUN - EDI

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/8£821

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Tue 23/921:50EDI - LUN

1 stop15h 45mEmirates

Mon 6/1021:35LUN - EDI

1 stop23h 40mEmirates

Deal found 20/8£710

Tue 23/917:55EDI - LUN

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1002:10LUN - EDI

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/8£821

Tue 23/909:10EDI - LUN

2 stops23h 00mKenya Airways

Mon 6/1010:00LUN - EDI

3 stops34h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/8£898

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Price

EdinburghLusaka

EDI - LUN

EDILUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 31/10

07:30-15:00

1 stop29h 30m

Lusaka

Tue 2/12

21:55-12:35

1 stop16h 40m

£696

EdinburghLusaka

EDI - LUN

EDILUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/9

21:50-14:35

1 stop15h 45m

Lusaka

Mon 6/10

21:35-20:15

1 stop23h 40m

£710

EdinburghLusaka

EDI - LUN

EDILUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/10

15:10-08:40

1 stop16h 30m

Lusaka

Sat 11/10

21:25-13:40

1 stop17h 15m

£775

EdinburghLusaka

EDI - LUN

EDILUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 31/10

07:30-15:00

1 stop29h 30m

Lusaka

Tue 2/12

21:55-15:15

2 stops19h 20m

£803

EdinburghLusaka

EDI - LUN

EDILUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 31/10

07:30-15:00

1 stop29h 30m

Lusaka

Tue 2/12

21:55-16:50

2 stops20h 55m

£806

EdinburghLusaka

EDI - LUN

EDILUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/9

17:55-13:10

2 stops18h 15m

Lusaka

Sun 5/10

02:10-21:55

2 stops20h 45m

£821

EdinburghLusaka

EDI - LUN

EDILUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/10

14:45-14:10

2 stops22h 25m

Lusaka

Sat 11/10

15:00-06:25

2 stops40h 25m

£856

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Zambia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Zambia (average of £779). Flying from Edinburgh to Zambia in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to ZM?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to Zambia as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zambia

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andKenya Airways from Edinburgh to Zambia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,318 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,318 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,318 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,610 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,318 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Kenya Airways

6.9

Okay

278 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,318 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,292 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,318 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Zambia?
Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Zambia from Edinburgh.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Zambia?
Airlines like Qatar Airways and Emirates fly from Edinburgh to Zambia in about 15h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 45m. The distance between Edinburgh and Zambia is about 5256 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Zambia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Zambia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Zambia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Zambia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Zambia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Zambia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Zambia?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Zambia (average of £779). Flying from Edinburgh to Zambia in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Zambia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	Cheapest£532	Average£1,154	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£598	Average£673	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£615	Average£861	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£638	Average£702	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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