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When flying with Etihad Airways, you can enjoy the standard offering of selecting one of three no-cost dishes on each flight. The menu includes at least one vegetarian choice, and all meals are prepared with halal requirements in mind. Additionally, Etihad offers a range of meal options to cater to specific dietary needs, such as religious meals, various medical meals, and dedicated meals for kids and babies.

Qatar Airways provides an escort service for unaccompanied minors, ensuring their safe travel. A dedicated airline representative will accompany children between the ages of 5 and 15 throughout their journey. From the originating airport to transit and onboard the aircraft, the child will be taken care of. Upon arrival at the final destination, the child will be handed over to the person designated by the parents or guardians.

Onboard, you will receive a warm welcome with a refreshing drink and an amenity bag. Indulge in an exquisite à la carte menu, featuring a proudly South African cheese board, complemented by a carefully curated wine list for an elevated dining experience. Your seating area offers ample space, serving as a mobile office if needed. When it's time to rest, you'll enjoy the comfort of our award-winning flatbed seats.

South African Airways has implemented several initiatives aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. These measures include the introduction of a cap on aviation CO2 emissions since 2020, ensuring carbon-neutral growth. Furthermore, there has been an ongoing average improvement in fuel efficiency of 1.5% per year from 2009 to 2020. The long-term goal is to achieve a significant reduction of 50% in CO2 emissions by 2050, relative to the 2005 level.

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

• Kenya Airways
• Zambia Airways

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

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.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $498 round-trip via Harare (HRE), compared to $598 for nonstop.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Kenya Airways and South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

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

• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Lilongwe Intl (LLW) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Entebbe (EBB) - 11% of one-stop connections

Dar Es Salaam (DAR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 4% on the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lusaka route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $568 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $590, a difference of $22. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 10:10 am
• Latest: departs at 11:25 pm and lands at 2:15 am.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

A nonstop flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lusaka takes 2h 50m, 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 $467 to $1,023. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lusaka are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $425, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 37m, compared with 4h 49m via Harare (HRE) and 5h 57m via Lilongwe Intl (LLW).

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

Lusaka Airport (LUN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $41 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Final Rentals
· Europcar
· GREEN MOTION
· Xdrive Mobility
· Flex To Go

Round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lusaka range from $540 to $648, with an average of $582 over the past 12 months. Anything below $540 counts as a good deal.