The airport has basic facilities. Tourist infrastructure is limited — travel with local contacts or organized operators.
Things to do at Lubumbashi Airport (FBM)
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Things to do in Lubumbashi Airport
Lubumbashi is the DR Congo's second city and the capital of the copper-rich Katanga province. The Lubumbashi Museum has ethnographic collections from the Luba and Yeke peoples. Nearby, the Upemba National Park and the copper mining landscape of Kolwezi are the region's industrial and natural contexts — though both require significant planning for visits.
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Top Tips for Lubumbashi Airport
- Lubumbashi is more accessible than Kinshasa for business travelers in the mining sector.
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1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Lubumbashi Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestMalabar Business Travel Lounge
At Lubumbashi Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo, the Malabar Business Travel Lounge offers a convenient place to pause and recharge before your journey. This airport lounge is located landside in the Main Terminal, which means you can access it before going through the security check. For easy wayfinding as you travel through the terminal, head toward entrance 2—before security, you’ll find the lounge nearby. Whether you’re arriving early for a flight, waiting for a pickup, or simply looking for a calmer space in Lubumbashi Airport, its landside location makes it a practical option before you proceed to the secure departures area.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.