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Ndola, Zambia

Ndola is the third largest city in Zambia in terms of size and population, with a population of 627,503, after the capital, Lusaka, and Kitwe, and the second largest in terms of infrastructure development after Lusaka. It is the industrial and commercial center of the Copperbelt, Zambia's copper-mining region, and capital of Copperbelt Province.

Type CityPopulation 627,503

Why go

  • City in Copperbelt Province, Zambia.
  • Served by Mfuwe International Airport (MFU).
  • Home to roughly 627,503 people.

History

Ndola is the third largest city in Zambia in terms of size and population, with a population of 627,503, after the capital, Lusaka, and Kitwe, and the second largest in terms of infrastructure development after Lusaka. It is the industrial and commercial center of the Copperbelt, Zambia's copper-mining region, and capital of Copperbelt Province. It lies just 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the border with DR Congo. It is also home to Zambia's first modern stadium, the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.

Airports

Mfuwe International Airport (MFU) 83 km to the centre
Mfuwe, 03, ZM — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (Proflight Commuter Services) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Lusaka (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Proflight Commuter Services P0 (J41) · 1 route: Lusaka

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.

Indoor
Chipata Airport (CIP) 7.9 km to the centre
Chipata, 03, ZM — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Proflight Commuter Services) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Lusaka (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Proflight Commuter Services P0 (CN2) · 1 route: Lusaka

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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Katete Airport 80 km to the centre
Katete, 03, ZM
Outdoor

Where things are

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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 Mfuwe International Airport (MFU); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MFU has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Lusaka).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ndola, Zambia. 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.