Lusaka Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Lusaka Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

I wouldn’t want to sleep in the airport or even be there late at night. – Bill

LUN Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Lusaka Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.

What to Expect

Lusaka Airport (code: LUN) has undergone a major redevelopment in recent years. International flights operate from Terminal 2, a modern terminal that opened in 2021, while domestic flights use Terminal 1. Facilities include lounges, shops, restaurants and an airport hotel within walking distance of the terminal. WiFi is free but may not always be reliable.

Sleeping in Lusaka Airport

Traveller reports remain limited, but seating options appear better than they were prior to the airport redevelopment. You should still come prepared with a travel blanket or extra layer, as temperatures can feel cool overnight and dedicated sleeping facilities are not available. For uninterrupted sleep, there is a hotel at the airport. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.

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Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel at Lusaka Airport within walking distance of the terminal.

Protea Hotel Lusaka International Airport (0.4 mi) Upscale hotel. Airport transfers are available.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter through a lounge membership program.

Pearl Lounge (Terminal 2, International) – Location: Airside, International Departures, after Security and Passport Control, near Gate 4. Hours: 24 hours. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (from USD 30 per person) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit Card rewards programs • Business/First Class passengers of contracted airlines.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

Food options appear limited. There are no 24-hours food options.

Landside: Awale and Akwabar snack bars.
Airside: Air Lounge Café.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Luggage storage and lockers are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

We had no information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Showers

Showers are available in the Pearl Lounge (International) only. Access requires lounge entry. See Airport Lounges. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at Lusaka Airport.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Fees may apply. Locations: Landside and Airside.
Business Center – Available.
Currency Exchange – Available.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available through Dufry. Additional shops sell books, newspapers, and souvenirs.
Information Desk – Available.
Luggage Wrapping – Available in the check-in area. Rates vary.
Medical Services – Available in the departures area of the main hall. Hours: Unknown.
Pharmacy – Available Landside and Airside.
Postal Services – Post office services include mailing postcards and packages and sending or receiving money orders. Location: Landside. Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM; weekends afternoons only.
Prayer Room – Access may be arranged through the Information Desk.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking – A designated smoking room is located Airside.

Airlines

Lusaka Airport is served by the following airlines: Air Botswana • Air Tanzania • Airlink • Emirates • Ethiopian Airlines • Fastjet Zimbabwe • Kenya Airways • Malawi Airlines • Proflight Zambia • Qatar Airways • RwandAir • South African Airways • Turkish Airlines • Uganda Airlines • Zambia Airways.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Hotel Shuttles

Taxis

Taxis are readily available outside the terminal. Most drivers do not use meters, so agree on the fare before beginning your journey.

Last updated: 2026-06-15

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.