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April to September are the months to book the cheapest flight to Lubumbashifrom the UK. Lubumbashi experiences a year-round humid subtropical climate with rainy summers and mild dry winters, and hence it makes for a perfect year-round travel destination. However, if you're looking to hop on one of the famed safari rides of DR Congo, then the mild dry winter would be a more feasible option. The most popular time for tourists is from May to August.

A return flight from London to Lubumbashiusually costs between 550 to 700 pounds for the low season. As of April 2025 , Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways offer a London Gatwick to Lubumbashi flight for around 540 pounds. Flight prices are subject to change due to fluctuations and changes in airline schedules. However, it is possible to catch a low-cost flight to Lubumbashi, provided one is flexible with their travel dates.

Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and South African Airways are listed with experts under Travelhouseukfor cheap flights to Lubumbashi.

• Average flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Lubumbashi Airport is approximately 15 hours 30 minutes, covering a distance of roughly 4,700 nautical miles.
• Ethiopian Airlines flights to Lubumbashi take a minimum for 16 hours when flying from LHR.
• Flights from Manchester to Lubumbashi with Lufthansa, take around 18 hours 45 minutes to complete the journey.
• Birmingham to Lubumbashi flights with Air France takes at least 20 hours, 45 minutes for the trip.
• Flights from Belfast to Lubumbashi take around 19 hours with two layovers, flown by Aer Lingus and South African Airways.
• British Airways flights from Edinburgh to Lubumbashi take 19 hours 25 minutes with two stops.

As of current standings, there are no direct flights to Lubumbashi from the UK. Airlines like Ethiopian, Kenya, and South African Airways frequently fly to Lubumbashi on one or two stop itineraries.

• Ethiopian Airlines: Offers cheap daily flights from London Heathrow and four days a week from Manchester via Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi
• British Airways: Flights take off daily from Edinburgh, Leeds, and Aberdeen via London Heathrow
• South African Airways: One of the top choices for cheap flights that depart from Heathrow and Belfast, stopping at Johannesburg on the way.
• Qatar Airways: Flies from London, Birmingham, and Edinburgh to Lubumbashi via Doha
• Turkish Airlines: Departures are available every day from London airports via Istanbul
• Kenya Airways: Operates from Heathrow seven days a week via Nairobi, and from Cardiff and Newcastle through connecting flights to Lubumbashi.
• Air France: Departs from Birmingham, Manchester, and Edinburghvia Paris on route to Lubumbashi

Almost seven to ten flights depart from London Heathrow to Lubumbashi every week that are operated by Ethiopian Airlines. The carrier flies seven days a week from London airports, and frequently offers cheap round-trip airfares on Lubumbashi flight tickets.

Lubumbashi International Airport(FBM) is the main airport for the Democratic Republic of Congo, that is situated in the city of Lubumbashi. It is located approximately 9.6 km or 6 miles North-East of the city centre. It takes a 15-minute drive to reach the city centre from the airport.

Lubumbashi, being the business and commercial centre for DR Congo, has a comprehensive transport system that connects the city internally. Main transport options from Lubumbashi International Airport include taxis, buses and car rentals. Lubumbashi also offers two popular modes of public transport; there is an option of minibuses or taxis for travelling within the city limits. The popular stops for these are the “Kasapa” for minibuses and “Le Chateau” near the Post office for taxis.

• Visit Cathedral Saint Pierre et Paul
• See the aquatic life at Upemba National Park
• Tour the museum boasting stunning archaeological and ethnological exhibits
• Visit colonial heritage landmarks showcasing the country's history
• Tour the Palace of Justice and the Belgian Quarter.

The most popular and often top choices for accommodation in Lubumbashi include:

• Pullman Lubumbashi
• Hotel Lubumbashi
• Big Five Hotel
• Hotel Du Centre
• William House Lubumbashi

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The shortest route when flying from the UK to Lubumbashi is when departing from London Heathrow with Ethiopian airlines or South African Airways. The flight stops over at Addis Ababa or Johannesburg and completes the journey in 15 to 16 hours. Other flight routes have more extended layovers or itineraries that extend well above 24 hours.

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Lubumbashi International Airport is the main airport serving the Democratic Republic of Congo for international flights from the UK. Its IATA code is FBM, and it was previously known as Elisabethville Airport.