ترجمه
Zambia's primary international gateway serving Lusaka.
Opened
1967
Location
Lusaka, Zambia
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (IATA: LUN, ICAO: FLKK) is the principal international airport of Zambia, located approximately 26 kilometres east of Lusaka's city centre. It serves as the main hub for both domestic and international air travel in the country and handles the majority of Zambia's air passenger and cargo traffic.
The airport underwent significant expansion and modernisation, including the construction of a new terminal building that opened in 2016, substantially increasing its passenger handling capacity. The airport is named after Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia's first president, who led the country from independence in 1964 until 1991.
As Zambia's busiest airport, Kenneth Kaunda International handles connections to major African cities as well as intercontinental routes to Europe and the Middle East, playing a vital role in the country's tourism and business connectivity.
Terminals
The airport features a modern main international terminal opened in 2016 alongside an older domestic terminal, together capable of handling several million passengers annually.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, and private shuttle transfers connecting the airport to Lusaka's city centre approximately 26 kilometres away.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating here include Zambia Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Emirates, South African Airways, and RwandAir, among others.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia's founding president who served from 1964 to 1991.
- ›A new passenger terminal was completed and opened in 2016, significantly expanding capacity.
- ›The airport is situated at an elevation of approximately 1,154 metres (3,786 feet) above sea level.
- ›It serves as the primary hub for Zambia's national carrier, Zambia Airways.
- ›The airport handles both international and domestic routes, making it the busiest in Zambia.
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