Flights to Lubumbashi
FBM · Lubumbashi International Airport
Lubumbashi International sits in the DRC's copper belt in the southeast Haut-Katanga province, 1,500km from the capital Kinshasa and much closer to the Zambian border. Airlink runs direct flights from Johannesburg, almost entirely carrying mining, NGO and diplomatic traffic linked to the region's cobalt and copper industries. It is not a leisure destination; tourist visits to the DRC are rare and complex, and visas are required in advance for South Africans.
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| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Airport | Lubumbashi International Airport |
| Best time to fly | Shoulder months like February, March, May and September are often easier on fares than holiday peaks. |
| Fly from | Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth |
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