Flying from Toronto to Lubumashi Luano International Airport (FBM): What you need to know
The timezone in Lubumbashi is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Toronto. Lubumashi Luano International Airport is located in Lubumbashi.
To ensure you get on your flight from Toronto to FBM, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Toronto Pearson International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Toronto to Lubumashi Luano International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Toronto Pearson International Airport, data shows 64% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Toronto to FBM flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62%.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
From the centre of Toronto, YHM is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Toronto to Lubumashi Luano International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rate of YHM is 71%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Lubumashi Luano International Airport (FBM)
Once your flight from Toronto to Lubumashi Luano International Airport has landed, unwind at a nearby hotel. Park Hotel is a convenient option that's a quick drive from FBM.
Getting from Lubumashi Luano International Airport (FBM) to central Lubumbashi
Central Lubumbashi is around 16 kilometres from Lubumashi Luano International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Lubumashi Luano International Airport (FBM)
Right now, ج.م. 64,312 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Lubumashi Luano International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 126,323. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to FBM. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Lubumashi Luano International Airport (FBM)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Toronto to Lubumashi Luano International Airport (FBM). February is when most people travel to Lubumbashi. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in September.
Lock in a Toronto to FBM plane ticket departing in October if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lubumbashi to range from 17ºC to 34ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Lubumashi Luano International Airport in July when temperatures are between 10ºC and 28ºC.
More about Lubumbashi
After booking your flight from Toronto to Lubumashi Luano International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lubumbashi:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Lubumbashi when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Jardin Botanique followed by Swaminarayan Mandir (Hindu temple) and J.A.C.K Primate Rehabilitation Centre.
Explore more of DR Congo
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in DR Congo, consider Kolwezi, about 241 kilometres northwest of Lubumbashi. Jules Numbi, Mariapolis and Rond-point de L'indépendance are the start of reasons to visit.
