Complete your London trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in London and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare rates in one go to find your perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to London.
More about London
After locking in your flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to London, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
Big Ben and The British Museum are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your London to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Buckingham Palace.
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month for flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to London. To escape the crowds, travel to London in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to London for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from LUN to London sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is about 80 kilometers from central London. Once you've disembarked your flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near LGW. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from LUN to London at one of these perfectly located options:
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometers from the center of London. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 57 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LHR:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to London
AED 1,741 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to London. A return flight starts from AED 2,976. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LUN to London if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a ticket from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to London.
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Traveling from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to London: what you need to know
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is located in Lusaka. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, London is 2 hours behind Lusaka.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from LUN to London.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from LUN to London. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
If you have a passport from Zambia, you will need an embassy visa to enter United Kingdom. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to London for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're traveling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
LUN is around 26 kilometers from central Lusaka. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 41 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to LUN? If you're catching an early flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to London, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge: