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How to get fromSydney to Lusakaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Lusaka by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Lusaka

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane SYD - LUN
    21h 17m
    $695–1,957

  2. Fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane plane SYD - LVI
    2. Take the bus from Livingstone to Intercity Bus Terminalbus bus
    35h 48m
    $796–2,251

  3. Fly to Victoria Falls Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)plane plane SYD - VFA
    2. Take the bus from Livingstone to Intercity Bus Terminalbus bus
    35h 48m
    $701–1,857

  4. Fly to Kariba Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kariba Airport (KAB)plane plane SYD - KAB
    2. Drive from Kariba Airport (KAB) to Lusakacar car
    27h 51m
    $700–1,872

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$644Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,883.6 km
  • Duration: 21h 17m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lusaka, Zambia?

Qantas, Airlink, and three other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lusaka (LUN) 3 times a day.

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