Are most flights from Ndola long-haul or short-haul?

Historically, the majority of flights from Ndola are long-haul. Across the trailing 90 days, long-haul flights typically accounted for 62% of all routes. Short-haul flights made up 20% of the routes, while medium-haul flights represented 18%. This indicates a predominant pattern of longer-distance travel from Ndola.

What are the cheapest international destinations from Ndola by country?

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, some of the cheapest international destinations from Ndola by country include Harare, Zimbabwe, with a median price of $385. Johannesburg, South Africa, typically had a median price of $416. Other options included Kigali, Rwanda, at a median price of $506, and Windhoek, Namibia, at $514. Within Zambia, Mansa was notably cheaper with a median price of $136.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Ndola?

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Ndola, with an average price of $755. This represents a typical savings of 26% compared to the annual median average price of $1025. February also offers good value, being the second cheapest month with an average price of $763. Travelers planning flights from Ndola may find these months more budget-friendly.

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NLA
Lusaka
Zambia • 2026-09-21
39% AI deal score
$91
$108
One-way
NLA
Mansa
Zambia • 2026-12-10
37% AI deal score
$77
$118
One-way
NLA
Livingstone
Zambia • 2026-09-11
40% AI deal score
$212
$237
One-way
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Harare
Zimbabwe • 2026-09-06
70% AI deal score
$354
$256
One-way
NLA
Mfuwe
Zambia • 2026-09-09
34% AI deal score
$191
$266
One-way
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Solwezi
Zambia • 2026-08-29
38% AI deal score
$289
$300
One-way
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Dar es Salaam
Tanzania • 2026-08-31
76% AI deal score
$452
$302
One-way
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Kasama
Zambia • 2026-09-10
35% AI deal score
$189
$310
One-way
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Johannesburg
South Africa • 2026-08-29
45% AI deal score
$256
$330
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Entebbe
Uganda • 2026-10-12
46% AI deal score
$278
$345
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Flights from Ndola: Overview

Insights for flights from Ndola

Only 11.3% of recent fares from Ndola are non-stop, indicating that most routes from this origin involve at least one connection. This makes Ndola a connecting-dominant departure point, where you'll frequently find flights with layovers rather than direct services.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Ndola, the most affordable options right now include destinations within Zambia and Ethiopia. You can find fares to Lusaka, Zambia starting at $213, with direct options available from $108. Flights to Mansa, Zambia are also available from $226, with direct prices beginning at $118. For international travel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia offers fares from $413.

The most frequently discounted destination from Ndola over the last 90 days is Lusaka, Zambia. Other popular routes include flights to Bangkok, Thailand and Mumbai, India, which frequently appear in recent fare observations. These destinations represent some of the most common flight deals from Ndola.

Travelers departing from Ndola have access to 55 unique cities across 32 countries. The majority of recent fares, 55%, are for destinations within Zambia. Following Zambia, South Africa accounts for 15% of recent fares, and Zimbabwe makes up 8%. This distribution highlights a strong focus on regional travel within Southern Africa, alongside some broader international connections.

The flight distances from Ndola show a significant emphasis on long-haul travel. Approximately 62% of routes from Ndola are long-distance international trips. Medium-haul flights account for 18% of the routes, while short-haul flights make up the remaining 20%. This indicates that a substantial portion of the available flights from Ndola are for distant destinations.

Most popular airlines from Ndola

Ethiopian Airlines

Kenya Airways

South African Airways

Rwandair Express

Air Seychelles

TAAG Angola Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Ndola soon

Sat, Aug 29

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NLA - Sydney

Ndola (NLA) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$2,276

$1,844

One-way

Sun, Aug 30

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NLA - Beijing

Ndola (NLA) - Beijing (PEK)

Emirates Airlines

$2,139

$2,005

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

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NLA - Bangkok

Ndola (NLA) - Bangkok (DMK)

Emirates Airlines

$1,352

$1,397

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

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NLA - Guangzhou

Ndola (NLA) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Kenya Airways

$1,501

$1,429

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

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NLA - Kuala Lumpur

Ndola (NLA) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,463

$1,450

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

NLA - Dar es Salaam

Ndola (NLA) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$746

$548

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Ndola

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Sep 2026

from

$614

Seoul

TOP

South Korea • Sep 2026

from

$1,250

Tokyo

TOP

Japan • Sep 2026

from

$1,421

Shanghai

TOP

China • Sep 2026

from

$1,247

Osaka

TOP

Japan • Sep 2026

from

$1,546

Kuala Lumpur

TOP

Malaysia • Dec 2026

from

$1,115

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Ndola

-38%

NLA - Ahmedabad

$1,171 → $730

-20%

NLA - Hong Kong

$1,417 → $1,136

-11%

NLA - Washington, D.C.

$1,887 → $1,673

-16%

NLA - London

$1,125 → $950

Popular Airports from Ndola

Ndola airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Thu - Sat - Fri

The cheapest days to fly from NLA are Thursday, Saturday, and Friday, with fares from $99.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$108 direct / ~$213 roundtrip

Cheapest flights from NLA are to Lusaka and Mansa in Zambia, and Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Proflight Zambia, Kenya Airways, Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines

Regional and international carriers offer the most routes from Ndola.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance is recommended for flights from NLA to secure lower prices.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb - Mar, Jan

Flights from NLA tend to be cheaper in February, March, and January.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Lusaka

Flights to Lusaka currently start at $108 for a direct one-way trip.

Ndola main airports to depart from

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA)

Cheapest

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is ideal for travelers seeking convenient access to Ndola.

📍 ~2 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$233

Airports nearby Ndola used as alternative

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International offers the best international connectivity and service levels within Zambia.

📍 ~261 km from Ndola (reachable by car or domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$211

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Mumbai

India • Sep 2026

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Booking Flights from Ndola: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Ndola have offered median prices under $500. For example, within Zambia, you could typically find flights to Mansa for around $136 or Lusaka for approximately $213. Other options included Livingstone at a median price of $306 and Solwezi at $350. Internationally, Harare in Zimbabwe had a median price of $385, and Johannesburg in South Africa was around $416, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Ndola is connected to a variety of destinations. Across the trailing quarter, there were typically flights to 55 unique cities in 32 different countries. The distribution of these connections shows that 55% of the destinations were within Zambia, while South Africa accounted for 15% and Zimbabwe for 8% of the available routes.

Historically, the most frequently served destinations from Ndola include Lusaka in Zambia. Other popular routes have typically connected Ndola to Bangkok in Thailand and Mumbai in India. These destinations represent some of the busiest routes for flights departing from Ndola, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

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