Terminal Two

Opened in 2021, Terminal Two handles all international flights

Terminal Two at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is the newer of the two terminals and takes all non-domestic traffic, including Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, and South African Airways. It has six gates with jet bridges, so you board directly from the terminal instead of using buses. Arrivals and departures split cleanly on two levels, with check-in and immigration on the lower level and most gates, shops, and food on the upper level past security.

Check-in, security, and layout basics

Check-in counters for Ethiopian, Emirates, and South African Airways sit in the main hall of T2, with electronic flight boards in the center. Security and outbound immigration are directly after check-in, and once you pass through, all six gates are in a single concourse, so walking time between the furthest gates is under 10 minutes. If you land internationally and connect domestically, you move from Terminal Two to Terminal One via a short signed walkway in under 15 minutes.

Food and coffee before and after security

Café T2 Landside sits near the main entrance and works if you are meeting someone or waiting on a check-in desk to open, with basic coffee and snacks under 100 kwacha. Once past security, Cafe Two and Coffee Shop T2 sit along the central spine of the departures area, so you pass them walking to any of the six gates. For quick bites near boarding, Fast Food Counter T2 and Pizza Stand T2 offer burgers, chips, and slices that come out in under 10 minutes during normal traffic.

Bars, local grills, and sweets

Bar T2 Airside sits close to the mid-range gates, so it is a natural stop if you are flying Emirates or Ethiopian out of the central positions. Local Grill T2 serves basic grilled chicken and nshima plates, with mains typically under 200 kwacha. Bakery Kiosk T2, Ice Cream Kiosk T2, and Chocolate Shop T2 line the same corridor, so it is easy to grab a pastry, cone, or boxed chocolate on the same stop without doubling back toward security.

Lounges: four options in a compact space

Lounge Two, Pearl Lounge, Business Class Lounge T2, and VIP Lounge T2 all sit airside in the departures zone, within a few minutes’ walk of any of the six gates. Emirates and some other premium passengers usually get directed to Pearl Lounge or Business Class Lounge T2, which offer hot food and showers depending on the time of day. Lounge Two and VIP Lounge T2 tend to see more mixed traffic, including paid access and invite-only guests, so check your boarding pass and ask at the lounge desk if you are unsure which one matches your ticket.

Shops, SIM cards, and last-minute errands

MTN Zambia and Airtel Zambia counters in Terminal Two are key stops if you need a local SIM before leaving the airport, and they usually activate cards within 5–10 minutes. Currency Exchange Kiosk T2 sits close to arrivals so you can swap dollars, euros, or rand into kwacha before heading out. Pharmacy T2, Newsstand T2, and Convenience Store T2 cover basics like toiletries, over-the-counter medicine, bottled water, and snacks, while Jewellery Shop T2, Fashion Shop T2, Luggage Shop T2, Art and Crafts T2, and Electronics Kiosk T2 handle gifts, bags, and small gadgets.

One practical tip for Terminal Two

Build a 15–20 minute buffer after landing in Terminal Two if you still need a SIM at MTN Zambia or Airtel Zambia and a quick stop at Currency Exchange Kiosk T2, so you can clear those errands before your ride leaves the airport parking area outside T2.