There are 4 ways to get from Lusaka to O.R. Tambo International Airport by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane LUN - JNB
2h 32mR 4,219–6,614Bus via 77 Nugget St
cheapest- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget Stbus
26h 9mR 1,070–2,111Bus
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus
25h 1mR 1,629–1,774Drive 1,553.1 km
- Drive from Lusaka to O.R. Tambo International Airportcar 1,553.1 km
17h 1mR 4,180–6,037
Lusaka (LUN) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to O.R. Tambo International Airport is to bus via 77 Nugget St which costs R 1 000 - R 2 200 and takes 26h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Lusaka to O.R. Tambo International Airport is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs R 4 200 - R 7 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Lusaka to O.R. Tambo International Airport station. However, there are services departing from Intercity Bus Terminus and arriving at Park Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 1m.
The distance between Lusaka and O.R. Tambo International Airport is 1226 km. The road distance is 1553.1 km.
The best way to get from Lusaka to O.R. Tambo International Airport without a car is to bus which takes 25h 1m and costs R 1 600 - R 1 800.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Lusaka to O.R. Tambo International Airport, including transfers.
Lusaka to O.R. Tambo International Airport bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Intercity Bus Terminus station.
The best way to get from Lusaka to O.R. Tambo International Airport is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs R 4 200 - R 7 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 600 - R 1 800 and takes 25h 1m.
Lusaka to O.R. Tambo International Airport bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Park Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to O.R. Tambo International Airport is 1553 km. It takes approximately 17h 1m to drive from Lusaka to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa?
South African Airways, Airlink, and six other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) every 2 hours. Alternatively, SR Classic Coach operates a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Station once daily. Tickets cost R 1,563 and the journey takes 24h 21m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,200–6,000
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,200–6,000
Flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg International Airport via Harare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 4,200–6,000
- Website
- proflight-zambia.com
Flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 8,000–12,000
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,400–5,500
Flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 6,500–12,000
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,200–7,500
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 1,563
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Phone
- +260 966707960
- Website
- Andrich Coach Services
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget St
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 950–1,900
- Schedules at
- Andrich Coach Services
- Phone
- +260 961806060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget St
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–1,700
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
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