Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

Airport Guide

LUN — Lusaka

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is Zambia’s principal gateway, 27 km northeast of Lusaka’s city centre. Opened in 1967 and renamed in 2011 for the country’s first president, it gained a new international terminal in 2021.

Key Facts

• IATA Code: LUN
• ICAO Code: FLKK
• City: Lusaka, Lusaka Province
• Distance to City: 27 km northeast of Lusaka, 15–20 min by taxi
• Elevation: 1,152 m / 3,780 ft
• Runways: 2
• Annual Passengers: 1,795,801 (2025)
• Operator: Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL)
• Phone: +260 211 271313

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