How to find cheap flights to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA)
Right now, $1,216 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to NLA for $2,111.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Ndola, where Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to secure an awesome deal and have a wider selection of flight options.
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Best time to go to Ndola
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Ndola is typically May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to NLA that suits your budget and schedule.
If you'd love to experience Ndola at its busiest, book your flights to NLA for July. Going on holiday during high seasons usually means there's more to see and do compared to other times.
Travel in February if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Ndola are often cheaper.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. October is the warmest time of year in Ndola, averaging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in July, when they range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
June is the driest month in Ndola. Forget the umbrella and enjoy mostly clear skies.
The wettest time of year is January. Plan your getaway then and you can expect to get around 24 days of rainfall.
Flying to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Ndola in a single hop. Book a direct flight to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Think about booking your NLA plane ticket with Airlink. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 90% of flights into this hub touching down on time.
Once you arrive at NLA, you'll be in the UTC+2 timezone.
Slip into bed shortly after your flight to NLA. Book a room at any of these hotels close to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Go beyond Ndola and check out places you won't find on typical itineraries with your own wheels. You can pick up a car hire in NLA from Europcar.
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure tracks how regularly flights from NLA complete their journey without delays.
Getting to central Ndola from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA)
The distance from NLA to central Ndola is about 3 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 5 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to NLA.
If you'd love to stay near the action in Ndola, drop your bags at one of these comfortable options:
Ndola highlights
Hop off your flight to Ndola and make your way to these must-see attractions:
Copperbelt Museum: A classic place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 2 kilometres east of the city centre.
Minsundu Recreational Park: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 5 kilometres north of the centre of Ndola.
How to get to Kitwe from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA)
Heading for the nearby city of Kitwe? It's about 64 kilometres from NLA. Give yourself around 1 hour 10 minutes to drive there.
Travelling from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) to Mufulira
Mufulira is another city that you can easily get to from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport. It's around 64 kilometres away.
It'll take you 2 hours 5 minutes or so to drive to Mufulira.
Explore more of Zambia
There's a whole lot more to see and do in Zambia, starting with Lusaka. The Lilayi Elephant Nursery, Chaminuka Game Reserve and Batoka Gorge are must-visits in this city, which is about 274 kilometres south of Ndola. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is the most convenient airport for Lusaka.
Another city in Zambia that could easily become a favourite is Kitwe. From Ndola, it's roughly 56 kilometres west and serves up highlights like Nkana Canyon and Sunset Gardens Kitwe (Ndola/Kitwe Rd). Stop by Nkana mall too.
Make room for new adventures in Kabwe. Roughly 161 kilometres south of Ndola, Sacred Heart Cathedral, The Big Tree National Monument and Paradise Park - Kabwe are reason enough to go.
