Flying from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, making Amsterdam one hour behind Lusaka.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your LUN to AMS flight.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LUN and AMS include:
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Dubai Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is ₹ 53,110. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ₹ 84,307. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from LUN to AMS, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LUN to AMS.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
Of all flights departing from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, 75.34% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport from central Lusaka, it takes about 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LUN? If you've booked an early flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Consider staying in a hotel near AMS if you're catching a late Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and explore Amsterdam and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is roughly 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the busiest month to head to Amsterdam. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you'd like to go to Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 24ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LUN to AMS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Netherlands
Amsterdam is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Netherlands waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
The Hague is another standout destination in Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without experiencing Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
