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LUN Lusaka International Airport
Lusaka International Airport (IATA: LUN, ICAO:FLLS) is located in the the city of Lusaka, Zambia. It is the primary international airport serving Lusaka and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+260211271313

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IATA Code

LUN

ICAO Code

FLLS

Name

Lusaka International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Zambia (ZM)

City

Lusaka

Latitude

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Longitude

0.0000000

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Phone Number

+260211271313

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Airport Overview

Lusaka International Airport (LUN), ICAO FLLS, is Zambia’s principal international gateway serving Lusaka and the country’s principal commercial and administrative centre. The airport is located in Chongwe District, approximately 26 kilometres northeast of central Lusaka, with road access via the Great East Road. For international freight, it functions primarily as a scheduled passenger-aircraft belly-cargo gateway with regional and longer-haul connections arranged through airline or freight-forwarder networks. Our service team treats it as a country-entry airport rather than assuming direct lift to every destination. Actual routing, terminal acceptance, customs release and collection conditions must be reconfirmed for each shipment, particularly for cargo requiring temperature control, dangerous-goods handling or rapid delivery.

Airport name	Lusaka International Airport
IATA / ICAO	LUN / FLLS
City and country	Lusaka, Zambia
Time zone	UTC+02:00
Airport contact in supplied data	+260 211 271313

Key Highlights

National gatewayOur team uses Lusaka as the primary planning point for Zambia-bound international air freight and onward domestic distribution.

Regional connectivityShipments commonly require a regional or intercontinental transfer, so connection availability and rebooking risk should be checked before quoting.

Road-dependent deliveryFinal delivery depends on road conditions, consignee location, customs release and local collection arrangements rather than airport handling alone.

Special-cargo preplanningTemperature-sensitive, dangerous, oversized and live-animal shipments require advance acceptance checks and commodity-specific documentation.

Time-sensitive documentationCorrect consignee, importer and customs information is essential to avoid storage, examination or delivery delays.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Available cargo services depend on the handling agent, airline, commodity and shipment profile. Our service team confirms the operative facility before booking rather than assuming that every warehouse provides the same equipment or regulatory capability.

Import and export handling: Airline or ground-handling acceptance, manifest processing, build-up and breakdown arrangements are confirmed against the selected routing.
Customs-controlled storage: Cargo may remain under customs control pending declaration, inspection or release. Storage terms and free-time conditions should be obtained from the appointed handler.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: For pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biological materials and fresh produce, we request a written confirmation of cool-room availability, handover limits and permitted temperature range.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance is subject to airline approval, shipper’s declaration requirements, packaging, marks, labels and the applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Live animals and special cargo: Advance confirmation is required for live animals, valuable cargo, human remains, oversized pieces and cargo needing special equipment or security controls.
Local delivery and collection: Our team can coordinate customs brokers, airport collection and road delivery after release; vehicle access, consignee hours and security procedures must be checked in advance.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional movements: Cargo may be routed through Southern or East African gateways before reaching Lusaka, depending on airline schedules, capacity and the destination pair.
Intercontinental freight: Europe, the Middle East and other long-haul markets are generally planned through an airline hub or regional gateway; direct availability, uplift and connection protection must be confirmed shipment by shipment.
Transit planning: Published transit estimates are indicative only. Airline cut-off times, missed connections, customs examination, weekends, public holidays and road delivery can materially change the final delivery date.
Routing control: Our service team compares available routings by total transit, transfer risk, commodity acceptance and destination customs requirements instead of selecting solely on the lowest airfreight rate.

Do not promise a fixed transit time or specific airline until space, routing, handling capability and the destination-side delivery plan have been confirmed in writing.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Lusaka metropolitan area: The airport supports importers, distributors, project contractors, diplomatic organisations and commercial consignees located in and around the capital.
Mining and industrial supply: Urgent engineering parts, electrical components, tools, maintenance materials and production spares may move by air when stock-out costs exceed freight cost.
Healthcare and life sciences: Medicines, laboratory supplies, medical devices and diagnostic materials require documented temperature, security and delivery controls where applicable.
Perishable products: Fresh produce, horticultural products and other perishables need packaging suitable for handling duration, confirmed acceptance and a clearly timed airport-to-consignee handover.
General commercial cargo: Electronics, samples, garments, documents and e-commerce consignments are typically assessed by chargeable weight, value, customs classification and delivery urgency.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Airline acceptance and cargo cut-off vary by flight, handling agent and commodity. Our team obtains the operative cut-off and allows time for screening, documentation and warehouse delivery.
Accurate customs data: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, importer details, tariff classification, origin and any required permits should match physically shipped cargo. Inconsistencies can trigger examination or clearance delay.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, batteries, pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals and controlled products must be declared before booking. Airline acceptance and applicable Zambia import controls remain decisive.
Release and collection: The consignee or appointed customs broker should be ready before arrival. Airport storage, inspection, local holidays, payment procedures and vehicle access can affect delivery after flight arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, HS information and consignee/importer details before requesting a firm quote.
For temperature-controlled cargo, provide the required range, packaging method, data-logger plan, acceptable exposure time and delivery deadline; request a documented handling plan.
For batteries or dangerous goods, provide the UN number, proper shipping name, packing instruction, net quantity and applicable declaration before space is requested.
Where direct uplift is unavailable or unreliable, our team can evaluate alternative regional gateways, deferred routings or a combined air-and-road plan, subject to customs and carrier confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Lusaka International Airport handle international import and export cargo?

It serves as Zambia’s principal international airport, but acceptance depends on the airline, handling agent, commodity and routing. Our service team confirms the exact export acceptance point or import release process before shipment dispatch.

Can our team quote a guaranteed delivery time to Lusaka?

We can provide an indicative transit plan after checking routing and capacity. A guaranteed delivery date should not be offered until uplift, connection, customs documentation and local delivery arrangements are confirmed.

What should be prepared for a pharmaceutical shipment?

Provide the temperature range, packaging specification, stability or exposure limits, consignee details and any permit information. We then verify airline acceptance, cool-chain handover points and delivery readiness.

How can dangerous goods be shipped through Lusaka?

Submit the full commodity and packaging details before booking. The shipment must meet IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and the selected airline’s acceptance policy; a shipper’s declaration may be required.

What commonly delays airport collection?

Typical causes include incomplete customs data, importer or broker unpreparedness, physical examination, airline document discrepancies, special-cargo approval and local delivery scheduling. Early document review reduces avoidable delays.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, supplied location description, time zone and contact details are based on the airport data provided for this page. Operational statements are presented as logistics planning guidance and remain subject to airline, handler, customs and government confirmation.

Airport operator and airport information reference: zacl.co.zm
Zambian civil aviation regulatory reference: zcaa.org.zm
International airport-code and air-transport reference: iata.org
International aviation standards reference: icao.int

Carrier schedules, cargo capacity, handling facilities, cut-off times, storage conditions, customs procedures and transit times are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for the specific shipment.