Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM): what you need to know
Lubumbashi is two hours ahead of Manchester and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Your MAN to FBM flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)
₹ 71,004 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 113,206. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from MAN to FBM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Manchester Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAN to FBM.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Manchester Airport, 59.39% of flights complete their journey on time.
Manchester Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near MAN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Manchester Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)
Step off your Manchester Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a comfy option that's not too far from FBM, consider Park Hôtel.
Getting from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to central Lubumbashi
Lubumbashi International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Lubumbashi. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Lubumbashi in February.
Lock in your flight from Manchester Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport for October if you want to explore Lubumbashi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 34ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to FBM in July. Average temperatures are between 10ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of DR Congo
You've seen Lubumbashi, now it's time to explore more of DR Congo. Travel around 241 kilometres north-west to Kolwezi to check off its top attractions. From Rond-point de L'indépendance to Ville de lualaba and Jules Numbi, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
