Why go
- Second-largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Served by Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM).
History
Lubumbashi, formerly Élisabethville, is the second-largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, located in the southeasternmost part of the country, near the border with Zambia. The capital and principal city of the Haut-Katanga Province, Lubumbashi is the center of mining in the region, acting as a hub for many of the country's largest mining companies. No definite population figures are available, but the population of the city's urban area is estimated to be around 2,584,000 in 2021.
Where to stay
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Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sun; 8:30-21:30 · instagram.com
Restaurant · Restaurant-Bar · 27 Avenue Kilela Balanda
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-14:30, 16:30-22:30; Su 10:30-14:30 Features: outdoor seating · 13 Square Forrest, Lubumbashi
Indian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 10 Avenue Lumumba, Lubumbashi
Chicken, Friture, Burger, Steak House, African, Pasta, Fast Food · Chicken/Friture fast food · Avenue Mahenge
Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
International, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant
French, Restaurant · French restaurant · Boulevard Katumbi
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · 1938 Avenue M'Siri
Food Court · Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · cafe
Ice Cream · ice cream
Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:30-12:30,15:30-20:00
Chicken, Friture, Burger, Steak House, African, Pasta, Fast Food · Chicken/Friture fast food · Avenue Mahenge
Regional, International, Restaurant · Regional/International restaurant
Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant
Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
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Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
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Restaurant · restaurant · Route du Golf
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Restaurant · restaurant · 3 Avenue Kilela Balanda
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Fast Food · fast food · Avenue de la Maternité
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Airports
Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) 7.4 km to the centre
Lubumbashi, HK, CD — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (Baikotovitchestrian Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Ndola, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Kananga, Kinshasa… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Baikotovitchestrian Airlines BU (A320) · 4 routes: Johannesburg, Kananga, Kinshasa, Mbuji-mayi
- Kenya Airways KQ (Embraer 190) · 2 routes: Nairobi, Ndola
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (Embraer 190, EMJ) · 2 routes: Nairobi*, Ndola*
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (737-800) · 1 route: Ndola
- South African Airways SA (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Johannesburg*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
West Six Airport 65 km to the centre
Kauni, 06, ZM
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: FBM has direct flights to 6 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Ndola, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Kananga, Kinshasa…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lubumbashi, Congo. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.