Flying to Lubumbashi
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Johannesburg (JNB)
about 2 hours 30 minutes · Non-stop
R 1 741 ×3
R 5 222 all in
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Best time to fly
Weather, crowds and fares move together in Lubumbashi. These are the trade-offs.
May to September
Dry season — the most comfortable months and the most reliable travel conditions.
October to April
Wet season, with heavy afternoon rain and higher humidity.
Before you go
Visa in advance
Required, with supporting documentation. Start the process early.
Yellow fever
Proof of vaccination is required for entry and is checked. Carry the certificate.
Malaria
A high-risk malaria area. Medical advice on prophylaxis is essential.
Language
French and Swahili. English is limited outside international business settings.
About Lubumbashi
Lubumbashi is the DRC's second city and the centre of its mining industry, in the copperbelt near the Zambian border. It is closer to Johannesburg than to Kinshasa, and the route is overwhelmingly business travel.
The city is more orderly and considerably easier to navigate than the capital, with a colonial-era centre and a reasonable range of business hotels.
Getting in from the airport
Lubumbashi International (FBM) is about 25 km from the city. Arrange a transfer in advance through your hotel or local contact — this is not a destination for improvising ground transport on arrival.
Entry requirements for South African passport holders
The Democratic Republic of the Congo requires South African passport holders to obtain a visa in advance, and the process can be involved, often requiring supporting documentation such as an invitation letter. Confirm current requirements with the DRC embassy well before travelling.
Entry rules change. Confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or consulate before you travel — this page is a guide, not an authority.
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