Flights to Lubumbashi (FBM)

Last updated: Oct 3, 2026

Lubumbashi International Airport is an airport serving Lubumbashi, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the.

Right now there are 13 airports in 7 countries connected to Lubumbashi, 7 of them domestic, with 12 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Lubumbashi's longest nonstop connection is Abu Dhabi (AUH), 3,089 miles, offered by Etihad Airways.

Airlines serving Lubumbashi

Ethiopian Airlines9 destinations
Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation4 destinations
X14 destinations
KLM3 destinations
Air France2 destinations
Etihad Airways2 destinations
Kenya Airways2 destinations
Air Tanzania1 destination
Airlink1 destination
Qatar Airways1 destination

South African Airways1 destination
United Airlines1 destination

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Popular routes to Lubumbashi

The places connected to Lubumbashi on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

Kananga (KGA)523 mi

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Popular routes with a stopover

Aside from the non-stop routes above, reaching Lubumbashi from these popular places requires a connection:

Kindu (KND)Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
Kisangani (FKI)Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

Information on Points & Miles

Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop routes to Lubumbashi not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

Which places within 500 miles can reach Lubumbashi non-stop?

Which places within 1,000 miles can reach Lubumbashi non-stop?

Which places within 2,000 miles can reach Lubumbashi non-stop?

Johannesburg (JNB)1,006 mi
Addis Ababa (ADD)1,618 mi

Which places within 4,000 miles can reach Lubumbashi non-stop?

Abu Dhabi (AUH)3,089 mi

Long-haul flights to Lubumbashi

Long-haul routes are usually flown by a wide-body aircraft, and the cabin you book matters more the longer you are in it — which is also where award points go furthest. These are the non-stop routes to Lubumbashi of 3,000 miles or more.

Abu Dhabi (AUH)3,089 mi

Flights to Lubumbashi (FBM) by country

Lubumbashi has a nonstop connection with Addis Ababa (ADD) in Ethiopia, served by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance), Etihad Airways, and United Airlines (Star Alliance).
Ethiopia1 destination
Lubumbashi has a nonstop connection with Nairobi (NBO) in Kenya, served by Air France (SkyTeam), Kenya Airways (SkyTeam), and KLM (SkyTeam).
Kenya1 destination
Lubumbashi has a nonstop connection with Johannesburg (JNB) in South Africa, served by Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance), KLM (SkyTeam), Qatar Airways (Oneworld), and South African Airways (Star Alliance).
South Africa1 destination
Lubumbashi has a nonstop connection with Dar es Salaam (DAR) in Tanzania, United Republic of, served by Air Tanzania.
Tanzania, United Republic of1 destination
Lubumbashi has a nonstop connection with Abu Dhabi (AUH) in United Arab Emirates, served by Etihad Airways.
United Arab Emirates1 destination
Lubumbashi has a nonstop connection with Ndola (NLA) in Zambia, served by Air France (SkyTeam), Kenya Airways (SkyTeam), and KLM (SkyTeam).
Zambia1 destination

Seasonal and upcoming routes to Lubumbashi

Not flying yet

Abu Dhabi (AUH)Starts Mar 24, 2027

Ending before the rest

KWZ (KWZ)Through Mar 22, 2027
Kananga (KGA)Through Mar 26, 2027
Mbuji Mayi (MJM)Through Mar 26, 2027
FMI (FMI)Through Mar 27, 2027

The other 6 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

Airline alliances to Lubumbashi

Star Alliance7 destinations
SkyTeam3 destinations
Oneworld1 destination

Award programs that reach Lubumbashi

How many of these places each program's airlines fly to Lubumbashi from. Reach, not award availability — that is a live fare question this schedule feed cannot answer.

Aeroplan7 destinations
All Nippon Airways7 destinations
Ethiopian ShebaMiles7 destinations
EVA Air Infinity MileageLands7 destinations
LifeMiles7 destinations
Lufthansa Miles & More7 destinations
Singapore KrisFlyer7 destinations
TAP Miles&Go7 destinations
Turkish Miles&Smiles7 destinations
United MileagePlus7 destinations

Club Premier3 destinations
Delta SkyMiles3 destinations
Flying Blue3 destinations
SAS EuroBonus3 destinations
Virgin Atlantic3 destinations
Etihad Guest2 destinations
Alaska Atmos Rewards1 destination
American Airlines1 destination
British Airways1 destination
Cathay Pacific1 destination

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Intercontinental flights to Lubumbashi

Non-stop flights to Lubumbashi from Asia

Etihad Airways links Lubumbashi nonstop with Abu Dhabi (AUH).

Domestic flights to Lubumbashi

Alternative airports near Lubumbashi

Kasompe (ZKP)72 mi / 116 km
Solwesi (SLI)89 mi / 143 km
Mansa (MNS)96 mi / 154 km
Kitwe (KIW)100 mi / 161 km
Kasenga (KEC)114 mi / 183 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of airport FBM?

The airport's official name is Lubumbashi International Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code FBM.

What is the airport code for Lubumbashi International Airport?

The IATA airport code for Lubumbashi International Airport is FBM. Enter FBM in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

Where is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)?

Lubumbashi International Airport serves Lubumbashi, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to FBM, not just the broader city.

How can I explore flights to Lubumbashi (FBM)?

Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and FBM as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward Lubumbashi, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to Lubumbashi?

Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service to FBM.

Can I look for award flights to Lubumbashi (FBM)?

Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route to FBM, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.