Large airport · Lusaka, Zambia
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is an international airport located in Chongwe District, off the Great East Road, approximately 27 kilometres (17 mi) northeast of the city centre of Lusaka, the capital and largest city of Zambia. Its IATA code is LUN. Its ICAO code is FLKK. It has 2 runways, longest 12,998 ft (ASP). Elevation 3,779 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LUN |
| ICAO code | FLKK |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 12,998 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 3,779 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 15.3308° S, 28.4527° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is known for
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is an international airport located in Chongwe District, off the Great East Road, approximately 27 kilometres (17 mi) northeast of the city centre of Lusaka, the capital and largest city of Zambia.
How to get there
Taxis are the most common form of transport to and from the city, as it is a 15 to 20-minute ride to the city centre. There are also 2 car rental companies at the airport, Avis and Europcar, but most hotels in Lusaka have shuttle services into the airport. A bus line also goes between the airport and the Chelston bus station, but the buses do not run on a regular schedule.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Lusaka National Park · Zambia · 12.6 miles away
- Mana Pools · Zimbabwe · 65.4 miles away
- Lower Zambezi National Park · Zambia · 65.4 miles away
- Blue Lagoon National Park · Zambia · 70.4 miles away
- Lochinvar National Park · Zambia · 89.8 miles away
- Matusadona National Park · Zimbabwe · 112.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport?
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is an international airport located in Chongwe District, off the Great East Road, approximately 27 kilometres (17 mi) northeast of the city centre of Lusaka, the capital and largest city of Zambia.
What is the airport code for Kenneth Kaunda International Airport?
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport — its IATA code is LUN and its ICAO code is FLKK.
Where is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport located?
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport serves Lusaka, Zambia. Its coordinates are 15.3308° S, 28.4527° E.
How do I get to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport?
Taxis are the most common form of transport to and from the city, as it is a 15 to 20-minute ride to the city centre. There are also 2 car rental companies at the airport, Avis and Europcar, but most hotels in Lusaka have shuttle services into the airport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2894
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Kaunda_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.