MEDIA RELEASE - ZACL ADVISES PASSENGERS AND THE PUBLIC 9TH OCT 2026
Lusaka, Zambia – Friday, 9th October 2026 - Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL), wishes to apologise to passengers and members of the public for delays that may be experienced at our airports as a result of heightened security measures currently in place.
The enhanced security measures are necessary to ensure the continued safety and security of passengers, airport users, staff and airport operations. As a result, passengers may experience longer processing times at security screening and other airport access points.
Passengers are reminded to adhere to the recommended airport arrival times and are encouraged to plan their journeys accordingly to allow sufficient time for check-in, security screening and other departure formalities.
For international flights, passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least three hours before departure, while passengers travelling on domestic flights should arrive at least two hours before departure.
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited remains committed to facilitating safe, secure and efficient airport operations.
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Issued by: Mwamba Chasaya - Siame - Senior Manager Corporate Affairs and Communication
About Zambia Airports Corporation Limited
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited was established in 1989 through the amendment of the Aviation Act, Chapter 444 of the Laws of Zambia which has been repealed and replaced by the Aviation Act No. 5 of 2016. It is also incorporated under the Companies Act No. 10 of 2017.
The Corporation’s mandate is to develop, maintain and manage the four designated international airports, namely: Kenneth Kaunda in Lusaka, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe in Ndola, Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula in Livingstone and Mfuwe, aerodromes and the provision of Air Navigation Services within the Zambian Airspace.
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Ms. Monde Wood-Yamalezi
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