Cheap flights to Zambia

How long is the flight to Zambia?

Zambia flight deals from Qatar will generally have around 15-20h worth of travel time. If you want cheap flights to Zambia's Lusaka from Doha, you can expect to travel for about 15h or more depending on how long your stopover might be. Travelling from Lusaka Airport to the center of town is around a 22min trip by car and 26min trip by shuttle. These times might vary a little based on traffic. Flights to Zambia’s Livingstone from Doha International Airport can take up to 30h but usually will only be around 25h, it all depends on how long your stopovers are and what route your airline flies. If you are travelling from Livingstone Airport to the center of town you can expect your journey to take around six minutes by car.

Where can you get direct flights to Zambia from?

Unfortunately, direct flights from Qatar to Zambia are currently not available. If you’re travelling to Lusaka, you will only have one stopover in Nairobi. If you want to fly to Livingstone, you will generally have around three stopovers. Your first stopover will be in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya; you will then fly to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, before arriving at your last stop, in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka. So make sure to bring something with you to pass the time if you’re travelling to Livingstone.

What is the best way to travel around Zambia?

There is not much in the way of reliable public transport in Zambia, so if you want to travel from Lusaka to Ndola, a good idea would be either to hire a car and drive yourself or hire a chauffeur and have them drive you the approximately four and a half hour trip. In order to hire a car in Zambia, you will need to be over 21 years old and have had your driver's licence for over a year. Do remember that Zambia drives on the left-hand side of the road with the steering wheel on the right-hand side, so don’t get confused during your drive to the Lusaka Golf Club.

What are some things to do in Zambia?

If you are in Zambia, you must take advantage of the opportunity to witness the local wildlife. Liuwa Plain National Park is over 3,000 square kilometres and is home to some of the most famous wildlife Africa has to offer. The park is also one of the oldest animal conservation sites in the world, having been made in the 19th century. If you want to learn more about Zambian culture then you should visit in February, when the Nc’wala ceremony takes place. The festival marks the beginning of the fruit season and is seen as a significant celebration of Zulu culture.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Zambia?

If you’re from Qatar, you will need an e-visa and a passport to visit Zambia. To get an e-visa, you will need to provide proof of a return flight, two passport photos, evidence that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay as well as an email address; you will need to fill out an online form. The Zambian e-visa will cost around QR 190 and take up to two weeks to process.