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2 airlines operate flights between Lusaka and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Kenya Airways
• Zambia Airways

Flights from Lusaka to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually depart from Lusaka (LUN) and arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Kenya Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Zambia Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Lusaka to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $458 round-trip and layover options via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) at $443.

The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Zambia Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

One-stop flights from Lusaka to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Harare (HRE) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Entebbe (EBB) - 2% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Lusaka to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $445 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $502, a difference of $57. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Lusaka to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lusaka to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 1:55 am and lands at 4:44 am
• Latest: departs at 6:20 pm and lands at 9:09 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 49m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 15% above the route average of $460. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Lusaka to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 2h 49m, covering 1,126 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $328 to $1,735. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lusaka to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $565, which is 71% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 35m, compared with 4h 49m via Harare (HRE) and 5h 49m via Lilongwe Intl (LLW).

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Lusaka (Eastern Africa Time vs Central Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Autounion Car Rental
· Hertz
· Right Cars
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar

Round-trip flights from Lusaka to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from $422 to $531, with an average of $460 over the past 12 months. Anything below $422 counts as a good deal.