Cheap flights from Lusaka to Warsaw

November is the cheapest month on this route, and it is the one to aim for if your dates are flexible. The months with published fares run from September through January and then again in July and August, so check the calendar before you settle on a date. Travel around Christmas and New Year fills planes in both directions and fares climb with it. Midweek departures usually leave more room to choose a connection, while weekend flights out of Lusaka tend to be busier. For the end-of-year period, book well ahead; outside it, a shorter lead time is often enough.

Every carrier flying between Lusaka and Warsaw is a full-service airline rather than a low-cost one, so there is no bare-bones option to weigh up here. Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, South African Airways, Emirates, Air France, Qatar Airways, RwandAir, Kenya Airways and South African Airlink all sell the route with at least one stop, each connecting through its own hub. What differs is the fare family more than the airline: the lightest tickets may exclude a checked bag or seat selection, while a standard long-haul fare usually includes both. Compare the whole journey, not just the ticket, because a long layover can add a night to your trip.

Warsaw has two airports, F. Chopin and Modlin, and long-haul arrivals from Lusaka generally land at F. Chopin, which sits close to the city and is linked to the centre by train, bus and taxi. Modlin lies well outside Warsaw and needs a longer transfer, so check which airport your ticket names before you plan the onward leg. From Chopin, the rail link and the buses drop you in the middle of town, while a taxi or ride-hailing car is quicker but depends on traffic. If you land late, look at how the transfer runs at that hour rather than assuming you can walk out and find one.

Currency

PLZ (zł)

Power sockets

Type C, E · 230 V

Language

Polish

Emergency number

112, 986, 997

Driving side

right

Calling code

+48

Internet domain

.pl

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Warsaw

1.9 M (2024)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm that you depart from Lusaka International and leave time for the transfer.
• Check the baggage allowance on your fare, as the lightest tickets may exclude a checked bag.
• On separate tickets, build a long buffer between flights — a missed connection is then on you.
• Make sure your passport and any visa or transit documents cover Poland and every country you change planes in.
• Compare dates across the calendar: November is cheapest, the end-of-year weeks are not.
• Decide between F. Chopin and Modlin before booking, as the transfer into Warsaw differs.