Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN): what you need to know
The timezone in Lusaka is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Washington DC.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your IAD to LUN flight.
Flying during a peak month like April? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAD and LUN:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
At the moment, ج.م. 39,325 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 67,885. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from IAD to LUN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from IAD to LUN.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights that depart Washington Dulles International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near IAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Washington Dulles International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LUN instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Kenneth Kaunda International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Keddy By Europcar to explore Lusaka and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to central Lusaka
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to the centre of Lusaka has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Lusaka. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport for October if you'd like to explore Lusaka during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 34ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IAD to LUN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Zambia
You've visited Lusaka, now it's time to explore other corners of Zambia. Journey around 290 kilometres north to Kitwe to check off its must-visit sights. From United Church Of Zambia mukuba congregation to Seventh Day Adventist Church and Sunset Gardens Kitwe (Ndola/Kitwe Rd), there's plenty to keep you busy.
Ndola is another standout destination in Zambia and is around 274 kilometres north of Lusaka. No trip is complete without dropping by Copperbelt Museum, Minsundu Recreational Park and Megatron's Encase.
