Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA)
Ndola, ZM 🇿🇲 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
FLSK
IATA
NLA
Elevation
4308 ft
Region
ZM-08
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GPS Code: FLSK
Local Code: Not available
Location: -12.961667° N, 28.516667° E
Continent: Africa
Type: Medium Airport
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Airport Routes
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) offers 12 flight routes operated by 7 airlines. Major carriers include Proflight Zambia, Zambia Airways, South African Airlink and others. Popular destinations from Ndola include Lusaka International Airport, Lubumbashi Int'l, OR Tambo Int'l, Bulawayo and Bole Int'l.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
- Lusaka International Airport (LUN) new
- OR Tambo Int'l (JNB) new
- Lubumbashi Int'l (FBM) new
- Bulawayo (BUQ) new
- Bole Int'l (ADD) new
- Mansa (MNS) new
- Jomo Kenyatta Int'l (NBO) new
- Solwezi (SLI) new
Popular Flight Routes
| Destination | IATA | City | Aircraft Type | Airline | Details | Route Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka International Airport | LUN |
Lusaka | CRJ2 | Proflight Zambia | 433 flights · 375 mi | |
| Lusaka International Airport | LUN |
Lusaka | DH8B | Zambia Airways | 94 flights · 162 mi | |
| OR Tambo Int'l | JNB |
Johannesburg | E190 | South African Airlink | 79 flights · 1208 mi | |
| Mansa | MNS |
Mansa | JS41 | Proflight Zambia | 53 flights · 129 mi | |
| Bulawayo | BUQ |
— | B38M | Ethiopian Airlines | 44 flights · 833 mi | |
| Lubumbashi Int'l | FBM |
Lubumbashi | BCS3 | Air Tanzania | 35 flights · 375 mi | |
| Bole Int'l | ADD |
Addis Ababa | B38M | Ethiopian Airlines | 27 flights · 1672 mi | |
| Solwezi | SLI |
Solwezi | DH8B | Zambia Airways | 22 flights · 165 mi | |
| Jomo Kenyatta Int'l | NBO |
Nairobi | B738 | Kenya Airways | 19 flights · 986 mi | |
| Lubumbashi Int'l | FBM |
Lubumbashi | E190 | Kenya Airways | 16 flights · 124 mi | |
| Lusaka International Airport | LUN |
Lusaka | E145 | Alkebulan Airlines | 3 flights · 162 mi | |
| OR Tambo Int'l | JNB |
Johannesburg | E145 | Alkebulan Airlines | 2 flights · 909 mi |
Top Airlines
Operating at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Proflight Zambia
PFZ
/ P0
|
2 | 486 | 2 | May 28, 2026 |
|
Zambia Airways
AZB
/ ZN
|
2 | 116 | 2 | Mar 12, 2026 |
South African Airlink
LNK
/ 4Z
|
1 | 79 | 1 | May 28, 2026 |
Ethiopian Airlines
ETH
/ ET
|
2 | 71 | 2 | May 28, 2026 |
Kenya Airways
KQA
/ KQ
|
2 | 35 | 2 | May 10, 2026 |
Air Tanzania
ATC
/ TC
|
1 | 35 | 1 | May 28, 2026 |
| 2 | 5 | 2 | Jul 24, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
09/27 |
11483 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are readily available outside the arrivals hall. It is standard practice to negotiate and agree upon the fare with the driver before starting your journey, as meters are not commonly used. Ride-hailing services like Ulendo, Uber, and Bolt also operate in the area and can be booked via their respective mobile apps.
Rental Cars
Several car rental companies, including international brands like Avis and Europcar, have service desks located within the airport's arrivals hall. It is highly recommended to book your vehicle in advance to ensure availability and secure better rates. A valid driver's license, passport, and credit card are typically required.
Public Transportation
There are no formal, scheduled public bus or train services that connect directly to the airport terminal. The local public transport system consists of shared minibuses, but these do not have a designated stop at the airport and are generally not a practical option for travelers with luggage.