Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM): what you need to know
Lubumbashi is three hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DEL to FBM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd love to explore a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is a sought-after stop between DEL and FBM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)
Right now, $592 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $2,344. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DEL to FBM, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from DEL to FBM.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Of all flights leaving Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Indira Gandhi International Airport from central New Delhi, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near DEL:
Arriving at Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)
After your Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport flight has landed, unwind and relax at a hotel close by. Park Hôtel is a convenient option that's not too far from FBM.
Getting from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to central Lubumbashi
Lubumbashi International Airport to the centre of Lubumbashi has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Lubumbashi in February.
The warmest month in Lubumbashi is October, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from DEL to FBM in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of DR Congo
Kolwezi is just one of the many places in DR Congo waiting to be explored after you've seen Lubumbashi. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Rond-point de L'indépendance, Ville de lualaba and Jules Numbi.
