Are there nonstop flights from Lusaka (LUN) to Istanbul (IST)?

Yes. Turkish Airlines fly this route. Flight time is about 7h 54m.

What is the fastest connection from Lusaka (LUN) to Istanbul (IST)?

via Kigali ≈ 8h 26m, via Entebbe ≈ 8h 30m, via Nairobi ≈ 8h 47m (estimated flying time, excluding layovers).

How many miles is an award flight from Lusaka (LUN) to Istanbul (IST)?

from 30,000 ANA miles, from 37,000 JAL miles (economy, one way, based on the published award charts).

Lusaka → Istanbul

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to İstanbul Airport (IST)・6,294 km

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Nonstop flights available (1 airline). Flight time about 7h 54m. Nonstop return flights also operate.

With milesANA 30,000 miles+ (nonstop)JAL 37,000 miles+ (via DOH)Economy, one way, estimate. Tap a connection for miles by cabin.

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Nonstop flights

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Award miles (one way, estimate)

ANA Mileage Club — partner award
Africa / Middle East ⇔ Europe / Russia 2 (one way)
Economy
30,000
Business
51,000
First
91,000

Estimates from the airlines' published award charts (as of 2026-11-01). Seat availability, fuel surcharges and stopover rules are not included — always check with the airline before booking.

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